Blue Butterfly Pea Flower 500g Dried Clitoria Ternatea Herbal Tea Ingredient

Blue Butterfly Pea Flower, known in TCM as Hu Die Hua (蓝蝴蝶), from Clitoria ternatea. These dried whole flowers are naturally sun-dried and sold as edible agricultural produce. Traditionally valued in herbal tea culture for their vivid blue color and gentle character, they are commonly steeped alone or blended with other botanicals. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried blue butterfly pea flowers with natural deep blue petals
• Botanical source Clitoria ternatea, a well-known herbal tea flower
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve color and floral aroma
• Turns purple-pink with a squeeze of lemon for colorful drinks
• 500g bulk pack suitable for daily tea blending and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep blue to indigo whole flowers with a light, dry texture and mild floral aroma. When steeped, the infusion is typically a clear blue with a soft, faintly earthy taste that turns violet-pink when lemon or other acid is added.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone blue herbal tea
• Blend with rose, chrysanthemum, or other floral teas
• Use as a natural color for lemonades and iced drinks
• Add to desserts, rice, or baked goods for blue coloring

Traditional Uses

In traditional herbal practice, butterfly pea flower has long been steeped as a daily floral infusion, often paired with rose, chrysanthemum, or honey. Its striking blue infusion is a favorite in Southeast Asian drinks and desserts, where a splash of citrus shifts the color to violet-pink. It is commonly enjoyed in warm weather as a cooling-style beverage in folk herbal custom.

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