Butterfly Pea Flowers

Butterfly Pea flowers impress with their intense blue color, which magically changes to purple when lemon juice is added. In many Asian countries, they are traditionally used to make a blue tea. A real eye-catcher! In the EU, however, we only offer them as a decorative item and not for consumption. Ideal for creative and colorful decorations that give your creations an exotic and fascinating look. Bring the play of colors home and surprise with this extraordinary decoration!

From 4,41 €

Exempt from VAT according to German §19 UStG

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Aroma & Character

Our Butterfly Pea flowers are of the highest quality, carefully selected and gently dried so that they can fully develop their bright blue color and valuable properties. These special flowers, also known as butterfly pea flowers, originally come from South East Asia. In these countries, where the butterfly pea flower is not subject to the excessive regulations of the EU, it is traditionally used to prepare a soothing blue tea and to naturally color drinks and food. Whether as a colorful ingredient in drinks such as teas and cocktails, or as a highlight in rice dishes, desserts or cakes – the butterfly pea blossom creates impressive visual effects in Asia. In Malaysia, for example, the famous blue rice is prepared with the flowers, which is both visually and flavorful. With its natural antioxidant properties and delicate, flowery taste, blue tea is a unique treat in Asia. In the EU, however, the butterfly pea blossom is subject to the Novel Food Regulation (more on this below). We therefore only offer the flowers as decorative items. Bring the exotic charm of Asia into your home and add a touch of color and magic to your decorations!

Fascinating play of colors of the Butterfly Pea Tea

Blue tea made from butterfly pea flowers changes color in seconds when you add acidic ingredients such as a splash of lemon juice or hibiscus flowers. A great party trick and a real eye-catcher.

Thailand

Origin

Our butterfly pea flowers are grown in the traditional way on two family farms in northern Thailand. The best and most beautiful flowers are picked by hand, cleaned and gently dried in the sun.

Specialities

Although butterfly pea flowers are used regularly and without problems in Asia, EU regulations do not allow the plant to be sold here as food. The reason for this is the Novel Food Regulation, which was adopted in 1997. All foods that were not consumed to any significant extent in the EU at that time were simply not included in the list of approved foods. However, this says nothing about the health or safety of the plants. Foods that are classified as novel foods must first undergo a safety assessment and be approved by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). This is a very time-consuming and cost-intensive process that is not worthwhile for anyone. Especially as “novel” foods would even have to be tested using animal experiments. Of course you can still buy Butterfly Pea legally. However, we explicitly do not sell it as food. The flowers are only used for fragrance and decorative purposes.