Chamomile Blue Tea: More Than Just a Pretty Colour
Combining chamomile and butterfly pea is a winning combination Summary: Both chamomile and butterfly pea give blue tea unique properties Move over, boring old brown tea! There’s a new brew in town, and it’s making waves with its vibrant blue hue. Chamomile blue tea is not only stunning to look at, it’s also packed with […]
It’s official, blue tea doesn’t stain your teeth!
Vibrant blue tea protects your teeth without staining them Summary: Anthocyanins are water soluble and will not stain your teeth due to pH-balancing and anti-microbial properties Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) tea has been growing in popularity in recent years due to its bright blue colour and numerous health benefits. However, one common concern among consumers […]
How to make Sky Blue Chai
It’s easy to make perfect cup of blue masala chai There are multiple ways to make a tasty cup of masala chai (spiced tea), but all rely on heating spices then letting them infuse. The most important step is bringing your masala chai mix up to a gentle boil, which helps to release the flavours […]
The Spice Season
Spices are a goldmine of antioxidants Summary: Antioxidants in common spices and butterfly pea flowers have beneficial effects on diseases I admit it. I’m addicted to spices! The heady aromas, the exotic flavours that elevate seemingly simple dishes – I love them all! Well…in the right ratios that is. You won’t see me trying the […]
Antioxidants in butterfly pea tea
CONTENT: What are antioxidants? How do antioxidants work? Thé Paon – antioxidants you can see! Back to top What are antioxidants? Our butterfly pea teas are packed with naturally-blue, potent antioxidants. Antioxidants come in many forms. Common antioxidants that you may be familiar with include: vitamins A, C, and E; carotenoids like beta-carotene; and minerals […]
Ingredients in Thé Paon tisanes
What healthy ingredients are in Thé Paon tisanes? Chamomile heads Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is a member of the daisy family native to Eastern and Southern Europe, and now grows throughout the world. It has a bright yellow flower head surrounded by small white petals, and has been used in cosmetics, herbal teas, and even beer […]
Butterfly pea tea : natural & safe
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final verdict Summary: concentrated butterfly pea extract had no negative effects on animals, people, cancer risk, or DNA integrity – even at high doses. Certification is not necessary for public health. There are many examples of bright colouring in the animal world that read as warning signals, a phenomenon […]
How to make butterfly pea tea
What to expect from Thé Paon teas Our herbal teas are precise mixes of whole natural ingredients. And unlike the majority of teas and infusions currently on the market, Thé Paon butterfly pea teas do not contain synthetic or extracted flavours such as essences, oils, or fillers. As such, they are only lightly flavoured – […]
What is butterfly pea?
Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) is a crawling vine native to Southeast Asia with brilliant blue flowers. This plant has many other names: dok anchan (Thai), aparajita (Hindi), Asian pigeonwings (English), pois bleu or pois papillon (French). Its attractive flowers have been used in cooking and traditional medicine for millennia. Butterfly pea flowers grow in single […]
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