Have you heard about blue tea? Blue tea comes from the flowers of Clitoria Ternate plant also known as Butterfly Pea. The blue color is retained even after drying of the flowers and can change to dark violet when mixed with lemon, lime or calamansi. What's in the Blue Tea? The growing demand for blue tea came as a result of studies indicating its beneficial effects to health when taken on a regular basis. This includes the prevention of memory loss, cancer and inflammation, lowering blood pressure and promotion of good skin and digestion among others. Just seeing the blue color of the tea already creates a feeling of peace and slows you down from the usual hurried pace - a classic example of the psychological effects of cool colors affecting and changing one's mood for the day. Blue tea can give a feeling of relaxation after a hard day’s work and can bring you to a good night's sleep. How to Make Blue Tea You can make Blue tea out of the blue flowers in two ways. FRESH
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