{"id":22644,"date":"2022-09-06T22:12:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T22:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teplotea.com\/what-is-butterflypea\/"},"modified":"2022-09-06T22:12:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T22:12:00","slug":"what-is-butterflypea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teplotea.com\/el\/what-is-butterflypea\/","title":{"rendered":"What kind of tea is butterfly pea tea? Explanation of its characteristics and how to brew it deliciously."},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you familiar with butterfly pea tea? Its beautiful blue color and the fascinating way it changes color have made it quite popular recently. In this article, I will explain the characteristics of butterfly pea tea and how to brew it deliciously.<\/p>

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Actually, butterfly pea tea is not made from the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) like traditional teas. Instead, it is made primarily from the petals of a leguminous plant native to Southeast Asia.<\/p>

So why is butterfly pea tea blue? The blue color comes from a compound called ternatin, which is an anthocyanin. When lemon is added, the tea changes to a purple hue because the ternatin has a property that causes it to change color based on pH levels.<\/p>

Despite its vibrant color, the tea itself has a light, mild flavor. It’s often enjoyed with added syrup or blended with aromatic herbal teas like chamomile or lavender to enhance the flavor.<\/p>

Finally, here’s how to brew a delicious cup of butterfly pea tea.<\/p>

How to Brew Butterfly Pea Tea (for dried petals):<\/strong><\/p>