Blue Butterfly Pea Flower | Tea Cut

Elevate your spirit profile with our premium Blue Butterfly Pea Flower. Sourced from high-quality whole flowers and processed into a precise tea cut, this botanical is designed for maximum efficiency in maceration and distillation.

Known for its deep cobalt hue and unique pH-sensitive properties, it is the industry secret behind the world’s most captivating "color-changing" gins and liqueurs.

The Magic of Anthocyanins

The Butterfly Pea flower is rich in protocyanin, a natural pigment that acts as a visual litmus test.

• The Blue Phase: In a neutral spirit (like a standard London Dry base), the flower imparts a deep, royal blue.

• The Pink/Purple Shift: When an acidic mixer is added—such as tonic water or lime juice—the pH level drops, triggering a stunning transformation from deep blue to vibrant violet or soft rose pink.

Applications in Distillation and Compounding

For distillers, the tea cut offers a distinct advantage over whole flowers. The increased surface area allows for a faster, more consistent infusion without the clumping often found with powders.

• Post-Distillation Maceration: To retain the color, we recommend macerating the tea cut in your finished spirit post-distillation. The color-giving compounds are delicate; high-heat distillation will strip the color, leaving only a subtle, earthy sweetness.

• Flavor Profile: While primarily used for color, it contributes a light, herbaceous, and "woody" base note—reminiscent of fine green tea—that complements juniper, citrus, and coriander perfectly.

• Color Stability: Our tea cut provides a stable, 100% natural pigment that holds its brilliance in high-proof alcohol.

How to Create the Perfect "Color-Change" Gin

1. Infuse: Add approximately 5g–10g of tea cut per liter of finished gin (adjust based on desired intensity).

2. Monitor: Macerate for 24–48 hours. The tea cut ensures a rapid "bleed" of color for a uniform batch.

3. Filter: Fine-filter the spirit to remove the botanical particulates.

4. The Reveal: Bottle your "Blue Gin." When your customers serve it with tonic, they’ll witness the signature shift to bright purple or pink right in the glass.

Product Specifications

• Appearance: Deep blue/purple dried floral flakes.

• Cut Size: Tea Cut (Optimized for maceration/tea bags).

• Origin: Sustainably sourced.

• Ingredients: 100% Dried Clitoria ternatea flowers. No additives or artificial dyes.

Pack Sizes:

• 100g 
• 1 Kg (SAVE 21% OFF 100g Price)
• 5 Kg (SAVE 14% OFF 1Kg Price)

Ingredients:

• Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers

Botanical Name:

• Clitoria ternatea

Country of Origin:

• Thailand*

*Country of Origin may differ from what is shown above
*Actual product may vary in colour, size and/or shape to the picture shown

Tea Brewing Instructions:

Add 1 heaped tsp per cup, add boiling water and let brew for 1-3 mins or longer if preferred. Great also served iced. Add a tsp of honey and a squeeze of lemon for the traditional Thai tea experience!

Handy Tip: Add some lemon juice and watch it change to a delightful pink/purple colour!

Taste/Aroma: Grassy aromas when brewing and an enjoyable vegetal taste. 

Storage Guidance:

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.