Butterfly Pea 20g A herb commonly used in Southeast Asia for tea and cooking. When brewed as tea, it turns blue like mallow, and the blue color lasts longer than mallow. It's a herbal tea that changes color to pink when lemon juice is added. #Butterfly Pea Origin: Thailand English Name: Butterfly pea, Whole Scientific Name: Clitoria ternatea Family: Fabaceae (Legume family) Part Used: Calyx Other Names: Anchan / Butterfly Pea Storage: Store in a cool, dark place after opening. 100% of raw materials have passed residual pesticide testing. Seller: Breastfeeding Support Herb Specialty Store Herb Garden Shop Co., Ltd. 720-86 Kose-cho, Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture 630-0223 Butterfly Pea Japanese Name: Chou-mame (Butterfly Pea) Features: A plant of the legume family that blooms with vibrant blue flowers, and its petals are dried and used for herbal tea and cooking. ● The anthocyanins (especially delphinidin-based) contained in the petals turn a beautiful blue when dissolved in hot water. ● Adding acidic ingredients like lemon juice changes the color from blue to purple or pink. ● It has a mild flavor, and blending it with lemongrass, peppermint, jasmine tea, etc. is popular rather than using it alone. ● It can be made into iced tea with herb cordial or soda. ● It can be used in jellies and agar-agar for sweets. ● It can be added when cooking or kneading rice and bread dough for coloring. ● It's perfect for creating color changes in cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. ★Important Notes ・Because it contains acid-sensitive components, do not mix it with acidic foods if you want to maintain the vibrant blue color. ・The pigment (anthocyanin) is sensitive to light and heat, so store it in a light-blocking container at room temperature and low humidity. Although a business license is not required for the sale of tea leaves and dried herbs, we have submitted a "business notification" to the Koriyama Health Center in Nara Prefecture, which has been officially accepted, for the purpose of portioning and packaging. We have also posted an image of the certificate (business report) as proof, so please purchase with confidence. In addition, we comply with food labeling obligations and include the name, ingredient list, net weight, expiration date, storage method, seller's name, and seller's address (including the street number) on all labels, which can also be confirmed in the product images. We are committed to safety and security above all else. Please rest assured.