Butterfly Pea Flower (Clitoria ternatea) — known as Aparajita across India — is one of nature's most visually stunning botanicals. Its deep indigo-blue petals have been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and South Asian cuisine for centuries. Brew the dried flowers in hot water and the liquid turns a vivid, jewel-like blue. Add a squeeze of lemon and watch it transform to violet-purple before your eyes.
UTKARA sources whole, naturally dried Butterfly Pea Flowers directly from tribal farming families in Odisha, where the plant grows abundantly in the warm, humid forest margins. No artificial dyes. No coloring agents. Just the breathtaking blue that nature intended.
Key Benefits
✓Natural Blue Colour — An intense, vivid blue — India's cleanest alternative to artificial food colouring
✓Colour-Changing Magic — Add citrus and the blue transforms to purple. Perfect for cocktails, lemonades & layered drinks
✓Antioxidant-Rich — High in anthocyanin flavonoids — the same powerful antioxidants found in blueberries
✓Caffeine-Free — Naturally caffeine-free; perfect as an evening tea or for children
✓Zero Additives — No sugar, no artificial colour, no preservatives. Whole dried flowers only
✓Ayurvedic Heritage — Used in traditional medicine for cognitive support, stress relief & hair health
✓Direct Trade — Sourced from tribal farmers in Odisha. No middlemen, fair pricing
Ingredients
What's Inside
100% Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers (Clitoria ternatea, Odisha)
One ingredient. Nothing added. Nothing removed.
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FSSAI Licensed
Lic. No. 21425001000044 · Manufactured by Mitteco Agrofood Tech LLP
Nutrition
Nutritional Information
Nutrition Facts — Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
Approximate values per 250ml brewed cup (8–10 flowers)
AnthocyaninsHigh (vivid blue)
Energy~2 kcal
Carbohydrates~0.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
FlavonoidsPresent
TernatinsPresent
* Values per brewed cup are approximate. Natural anthocyanin content varies by harvest batch and steeping time.
The Science of Colour
The Colour-Changing Magic
pH-Sensitive Anthocyanins
The blue colour in Butterfly Pea Flower comes from anthocyanins — pigments that change colour based on pH. Steep in hot water: vivid blue. Add lemon juice (acid): turns violet-purple. Add lime or a lot of acid: turns pink-magenta. No chemicals. Pure chemistry of nature.
Use as a stunning natural food colourant for cocktails, lemonade, rice, cakes & desserts →
Usage
How to Use
🫖 Butterfly Pea Blue Tea
Steep 8–10 flowers in 250ml of hot water (80–90°C) for 5–7 minutes. Remove flowers. Sweeten with honey or jaggery. Squeeze lemon to watch it turn purple. Serve hot or iced.
🍹 Colour-Changing Cocktail
Steep flowers cold for 2–3 hours in water for vivid blue. Pour over ice into a glass, then slowly pour tonic water or lemonade — the colours swirl and layer dramatically. A showstopper at any gathering.
🍚 Blue Rice (Nasi Kerabu)
Add 15–20 flowers to your rice cooking water. The cooked rice turns a beautiful blue-green colour. Traditional in Thai and Malaysian cuisine — naturally safe and vibrant.
🎂 Natural Food Colourant
Steep flowers in warm water to create a concentrated blue dye. Use in cakes, frosting, macarons, or desserts as a completely natural alternative to synthetic blue food colouring.
Certifications
Quality & Certifications
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Farm-Direct
From tribal farming families in Odisha, Pulwama
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Zero Pesticides
Naturally grown without chemical inputs
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No Additives
No artificial colour, flavour, or preservatives
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FSSAI Licensed
Lic. 21425001000044
Reviews
What Customers Say
4.9
★★★★★
Based on 42 verified reviews
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"The most beautiful tea I have ever brewed. The deep blue colour with such intensity — when I squeezed lemon in it turned instantly purple. My kids now call it magic tea. And knowing it comes from tribal Odisha makes it even more special."
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Priya Menon
Kochi, Kerala · ✓ Verified
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"I use UTKARA butterfly pea flowers to make natural blue colour for my cake frosting and cocktails. The colour is stunning and completely natural. No artificial anything. Exactly what I was looking for."
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Arjun Sharma
Delhi · ✓ Verified
★★★★★
"I drink blue butterfly pea tea every morning for its antioxidant properties. UTKARA's flowers are whole, deep blue, and smell absolutely fresh. By far the best quality I have found in India."
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Nisha Pillai
Bengaluru, Karnataka · ✓ Verified
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Butterfly Pea Flower (Clitoria ternatea), known as Aparajita in India, is a vivid blue flower used as a natural food colourant and herbal tea. Steep the dried flowers in hot water to brew a stunning deep blue tea. Add lemon or any acidic ingredient and it turns purple instantly — a magical colour-changing effect. Used widely in teas, cocktails, lemonades, rice dishes, and desserts as a natural blue colourant.
Butterfly Pea Flower is rich in anthocyanin antioxidants — the same compounds that give blueberries their colour and health properties. Traditional Ayurvedic and Thai medicine use it for brain health, stress reduction, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is naturally caffeine-free, making it a great evening tea. Note: consult your doctor before use if pregnant or on medication.
Steep 8–10 whole flowers in 250ml of hot water (80–90°C) for 5–7 minutes. The water turns a deep vivid blue. Add honey or jaggery to taste. Squeeze half a lemon and watch it turn purple-violet. Serve hot or over ice. For cocktails or lemonades, steep in cold water for 2–3 hours.
18 months from the date of packaging when stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Keep the pouch sealed tightly. Exposure to moisture will affect the colour intensity and fragrance.
Yes — 7-day satisfaction guarantee. Contact us at info@utkara.in if you're not happy and we'll make it right, no questions asked. See our Refund Policy for full details.
