Anchan ‚ butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) ‚ makes the electric blue infusion Thailand is known for, and the colour is not an additive: it comes from anthocyanins in the petals, the same pigments that make blueberries blue. Add a squeeze of lime and the whole cup turns violet. Erawadee sells the whole dried blossoms, 50 g to a pack, so you brew five flowers at a time.

Benefits

• Naturally caffeine-free, so it suits any time of day
• Provides antioxidants from anthocyanin-rich blue petals
• Supports eye comfort in traditional Thai use
• Turns from blue to violet with a squeeze of lime ‚ a party trick in a cup
• Whole dried flowers, not tea dust, so 50 g brews a great many cups

How to Use

Steep 5 flowers in 250 ml of hot water at 80–90°C for 10–15 minutes. Drink hot or over ice. Keep the brewed drink at room temperature for no more than two days; store the dry petals away from direct sunlight. Follow the directions on the package.

Ingredients

Dried butterfly pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea).

Product Details

• Form: Herbal Tea
• Size: 50 g
• Brand: Erawadee
• Made in: Thailand