The origin of this blue herb flower name has come from that the shape of flower looks like "Butterfly". In South Asia, it has been used as coloring material for food and cloth. The main component of this blue color is Anthocyanin - a kind of Antioxidant Polyphenol , and it's the same family of Anitioxidant Polyphenol contained in Blueberry & Red Wine etc. Butterfly Pea is herb flower high in active ingredient for beauty & health. In Thailand, it has been used as ・Part of material for Skin & Hair Care Products such as soap, facial cream and shampoo etc, and ・Natural food coloring for Thai traditional sweets, rice, juice and cocktail, and ・Natural cloth coloring. In addition, it has been well drunk as healthy herb tea among 30's-40's ladies to maintain their beauty and good health. Worthy of special mention is that the color will turn from blue to purple after lime or lemon juice are added to butterfly pea herb tea drink. It is mild & gentle flavor with like bean taste. How to Drink? Put dried Butterfly pea flower (4-5 flowers) into a cup of hot water. Wait for 3-5 minutes you will get the blue water. Optional : If you like sour taste - Add a few drop of lime juice (Water will be changed to purple color) & add some honey for good taste. Hot Drink or Cold Drink depend on your taste. Also Good for : Food cooking , coloring and garnishing.
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