Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers – A Natural Ingredient for Tea and Beverages
Dried butterfly pea flowers are a type of herb known for their natural bluish-purple color and are commonly used in many dishes, beverages, and health products. After harvesting from fresh flowers, the flowers are cleaned and dried using a temperature-controlled process to preserve their natural color, delicate aroma, and nutrients.
Dried butterfly pea flowers are now widely used in herbal teas, soft drinks, food, cosmetics, and handmade products, thanks to their ability to create natural color and a mild flavor.
We offer dried butterfly pea flowers with a flexible MOQ starting from 5kg, suitable for cafes, tea brands, spas, or businesses developing natural products.
Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers in Tea and Beverages
Butterfly pea flowers are commonly used to make butterfly pea flower tea, a popular herbal drink known for its distinctive bluish-purple color. When brewed with hot water, the flowers produce a beautiful blue hue; adding lemon or natural acids can change the color to a pinkish-purple, creating a very interesting effect for the beverage.
Therefore, butterfly pea flowers are widely used in:
- Herbal flower teas
- Refreshing beverages
- Detox teas
And creative drinks at cafes and restaurants.
Uses and Nutritional Value of Butterfly Pea Flowers
Butterfly pea flowers contain many natural plant compounds such as anthocyanins and flavonoids, offering numerous health benefits.
Common uses of butterfly pea flowers:
- Rich in antioxidants, helping to protect cells from free radicals.
- Supports brain health, thanks to anthocyanin compounds.
- Helps relax the mind, often used in herbal teas.
- Supports eye health, thanks to natural antioxidants.
- Enhances skin health, used in natural cosmetics.
- Supports blood circulation, helping the body feel comfortable.
- Cools the body, suitable for teas and beverages.
- Provides beneficial plant compounds.
- Increases the nutritional value of food and beverages.
- Provides natural food coloring instead of artificial colors.
⚠️ Note: The information above is for reference only regarding nutrition and herbs.
Applications of Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers
1. Herbal Tea and Beverages
Butterfly pea flowers are commonly used to make:
- Butterfly pea flower tea
- Detox tea
- Herbal tea
- Refreshing drinks.
2. Beverage and Cocktail Decoration
Thanks to their unique bluish-purple color, butterfly pea flowers are used to decorate cocktails, mocktails, teas, detox drinks, or alcoholic beverages, creating a beautiful color effect.
3. Culinary and Baking Industry
Butterfly pea flowers can be used to:
- Create natural coloring for cakes
- Make butterfly pea flower sticky rice
- Decorate desserts
- And provide natural food coloring.
4. Natural Cosmetics
Butterfly pea flowers are used in:
- Handmade soaps
- Skincare products
- Herbal face masks.
5. Handmade Products and Spas
In addition, butterfly pea flowers are also used in:
- Bath tea
- Bath salts
- Scented candles
- Handmade gifts.
