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In Vietnam and Thailand, butterfly tea, also known as anchan, is a typical local drink and is often served after
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Gently dried butterfly pea blossoms,
for example to be enjoyed as a tea.
Dried flowers of the Clitoria ternatea, also known as blue clitoris or butterfly pea, are infused for the tea. In the tropical regions of Asia, which offer optimal growth conditions, the lepidopteran is considered a valuable medicinal plant.
The caffeine-free herbal tea tastes slightly sour, slightly sweet and is very thirst-quenching. Its taste is described as earthy and woody – similar to green tea. Due to its valuable ingredients, it is said to have some health effects. The various fruit acids such as hibiscus acid, malic, tartaric and citric acid should be mentioned here. Because these are involved in the processes of cell metabolism.
The peculiarity of the tea is its ability to change its color depending on the pH. Freshly brewed blue tea glows intensely cobalt blue. With the addition of a few drops of lemon juice, it takes on a bright purple and finally pink color. When preparing cocktails, the instant color change is used as a surprise effect. In Southeast Asia, however, they have been used for centuries as coloring agents, for example in the Thai dessert “Pulut Inti” or in the Malaysian “Kuhi Ketan”.
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Clitoria ternatea has an antimicrobial, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory effect. The plant has also shown positive effects in people with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease.
The healing properties of butterfly peas have been used for centruries in Ayurveda, a traditional Indian art of healing. According to Ayurvedic teachings, the plans strengthens the mind and intellect.
Both in Western medicine and in Ayurveda, the plant is said to have an anxiolytic and calming effect, which is said to help with sleep disorders, among other things.
The tea is said to increase blood flow to the scalp, which strengthens hair and prevents graying. It improves capillary blood flow and the quality of visual acuity and is said to reduce night blindness.
In Vietnam and Thailand, butterfly tea, also known as anchan, is a typical local drink and is often served after
Ingredients for a liter of lemonade: 250 ml Butterfly Tea (about 1 cup) about 150 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
The tea is particularly popular for mixing impressive cocktails that surprise with their color change. The tea can be added
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