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 health benefits that make it more than just a pretty colour. Here are just a few reasons why you should try blue chamomile tea.
It’s Good for Your Health
We all know that caffeine-free herbal teas are good for us. But did you know that butterfly pea flowers are high in powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins? Anthocyanins help in the management of symptoms in a variety of common diseases. Apigenin, the most prominent bioactive molecule isolated from chamomile extract, has been shown to improve memory and cognitive function in scientific studies. In fact, apigenin has also been shown to suppress tumour growth in some models of cancer. That’s right, this unique blue tea is not only beautiful, but it’s also good for you!
It Helps with Relaxation and Cognitive Function
Drinking chamomile & butterfly pea blue tea is the perfect way to unwind after a long day. Chamomile tea is well-known for its calming properties, while the butterfly pea flowers add an extra layer of antioxidant protection. The apigenin present in chamomile has been shown to improve memory – even in models of Alzheimer’s Disease – and depression-related stress. So sit back, sip, and let the blue tea do its thing.
It’s Insta-worthy
If you’re looking to add some colour to your tea routine, then look no further than Thé Paon’s Chamomile blue tea. The bright blue of this herbal tea brew is sure to make your friends and followers do a double-take, and it’s the perfect drink to add to your #herbaltea collection on Instagram. Just look at all the beautiful and colourful things on Instagram that you can make with butterfly pea tea. We also have some great recipes to share with you as well.
It Changes Colour 💙💜
One of the coolest things about chamomile & butterfly pea tea is that it changes colour! Simply add a slice of lemon, and watch as your blue tea transforms into a gorgeous shade of violet! Add another squeeze of lemon juice to complete the transformation to magenta. The colour change is directly related to the change in pH, so you can add sugar or honey to make your pink drink more palatable if you’d prefer. It’s like magic in a cup! For pics and videos of the colour transformation, check out our official Instagram page @thepaonfr or head to our Gallery.
It’s Easy to Make
I mean… let’s be honest, tea and tisanes are pretty easy to make. But there IS an art to getting the water temperature and infusion time correct when brewing the perfect cup of delicate tea – especially white, yellow, and green teas.
Making chamomile butterfly pea blue tea is simple and straightforward. You don’t need to be a tea expert to whip up a pot of this beautiful brew. The blue antioxidants in butterfly pea petals are very heat-stable, and the beautiful floral taste of chamomile only increases with steeping time. Here’s one tip to get the best out of your cup of butterfly pea tea – cover your cup of blue tea during the infusion process with a glass or ceramic saucer in order to keep the volatile flavour molecules in your cup. We’ve also written and guide to make the perfect cup of butterfly pea tea, so anyone can enjoy chamomile blue tea.
Feeling adventurous? Simply find a recipe on our website that uses blue chamomile tea, like our Lychee & Chamomile Vodka Soda, and you’ll be creating your own herbal tea cocktails and mocktails in no time!
The Final Word
Chamomile and butterfly pea blue tea is more than just a pretty colour. It’s a caffeine-free herbal tea that’s packed with health benefits, relaxing properties, and it even changes colour! So why not try it today and add some colour to your tea routine? Trust us, you won’t be disappointed.
At Thé Paon, we get the very best chamomile possible – sourced from a French herboristerie that has been trading for over 110 years, and is certified organic FR-BIO-01 (provenance: EU).
Check out our range of Thé Paon butterfly pea tisanes.
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