Butterfly Pea Flower (Herb)

Butterfly Pea Flower is a dried culinary botanical prized for its vivid, deep-blue blossoms. Steeped in hot water, the whole dried flowers release a striking natural blue color that shifts toward violet or purple when an acid, such as lemon or lime juice, is added -- a favorite for color-changing drinks and as a natural food dye. Sold as approx. 1 oz of whole dried flowers.

Quick facts

• Product: Dried butterfly pea flower
• Form: Whole dried blossoms
• Color: Deep blue; shifts toward violet/purple with an acid such as lemon or lime
• Weight: Approx. 1 oz
• Traditionally used for: Color-changing tea, natural food dye, craft & ritual work
• Care / storage: Keep sealed, cool, and dry

How it's used

Butterfly pea flower is best known for its color -- a striking natural blue that makes the dried flowers a favorite for specialty teas, lattes, and mocktails, as well as a natural colourant for baking, rice, and other foods. Many people also keep the loose flowers on hand for craft projects or ritual and intention work, drawn to their vivid color symbolism, often alongside pieces from our balance and wellness collection.

This is a botanical sold for its color and culinary use; it is not a health product, and we do not make any health, wellness, or medicinal claims about it. Any preparation, dosage, or health-related questions should be directed to the product packaging or a qualified professional, not to marketing copy.

Care & handling

Please refer to the product packaging for full preparation, steeping, and ingredient information before use. Keep the dried flowers sealed in an airtight container away from heat, light, and moisture to preserve their color and freshness; whole dried flowers generally keep their vibrant color longest when stored away from direct sunlight. As with any botanical intended for consumption, anyone who is pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition should speak with a healthcare professional before use.

Frequently asked questions

What is butterfly pea flower used for?

It's a dried culinary botanical known for turning water a vivid blue, popular in teas, natural food dye, and craft or ritual use. This is a decorative and culinary botanical, not a health product or medical device.

Why does the color change?

Butterfly pea flower contains natural pigments that read as blue in neutral water and shift toward purple or violet when an acid, like lemon or lime juice, is added.

How do I prepare it?

Please check the product packaging for full preparation and steeping guidance and the complete ingredient information before use.

How should I store it?

Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct light to preserve color and freshness for as long as possible.

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