One Product, One Syrup, Endless Possibilities — The Magic of Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

From our Hawaiian hillside agroforest, hand-harvested using organic regenerative methods, comes one of nature’s most remarkable ingredients. Our Butterfly Pea Flower brews a brilliant blue infusion that naturally transforms into vibrant purple with a splash of citrus — no food coloring, no tricks, just the pure magic of the plant.

One product. One syrup. Endless possibilities.

What Is Butterfly Pea Flower?

Clitoria ternatea is a flowering plant whose deep blue-purple blossoms have been treasured for centuries in Ayurvedic and traditional Asian wellness practices. Our blossoms are grown on our Hawaiian hillside overlooking the Pacific and hand-harvested at peak bloom to preserve their brilliant color and natural goodness.

Naturally caffeine-free — a perfect brew morning, afternoon, or evening.

✨ Why People Love It

• Rich in antioxidants — particularly anthocyanins, which support cellular health
• Traditionally memory-supporting — used for centuries to support cognitive clarity
• Naturally calming — a gentle, grounding brew without caffeine
• Digestive support — traditionally enjoyed after meals
• Endlessly versatile — drinks, desserts, and everything in between

☕ How to Brew

Hot Tea — 7–10 flowers • 8 oz • 208°F • 5 minutes

Iced Tea — Brew double strength, steep, then pour over ice

Watch your cup fill with a brilliant, glowing blue. Then add a splash of citrus and witness the transformation to vibrant purple. Each bag makes 12–20 cups or ½ gallon of lemonade.

🌿 From Our Farm Kitchen: Butterfly Pea Simple Syrup

Make one beautiful Butterfly Pea simple syrup and enjoy it in countless delicious ways. This is the foundation of everything.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ to ⅓ cup Ancient Leaf Tea Butterfly Pea Flowers

Directions

1. Combine water, sugar, and flowers in a small saucepan.
2. Heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and steep 10–15 minutes.
5. Strain, cool completely, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

🍋 Recipe 1: Color-Changing Butterfly Pea Lemonade

Brew, chill, mix with fresh lemonade — and watch the magic happen. The brilliant blue transforms into vibrant purple right before your eyes.

Ingredients

• 1–2 tbsp butterfly pea simple syrup
• 1 glass premade lemonade
• Ice

Directions

1. Fill a glass with ice and lemonade.
2. Slowly drizzle in the syrup.
3. Watch it naturally transform from brilliant blue to vibrant purple. Stir and enjoy! 🎉

Making a pitcher? Use 3–4 tbsp syrup per 64 oz pitcher of lemonade.

🎁 Gift idea: Perfect for gender reveal parties — It’s a Boy! or It’s a Girl!

🍵 Recipe 2: Butterfly Pea Matcha Latte

Two of Hawaiʻi’s finest in one breathtaking glass. The deep indigo of butterfly pea flower layers beautifully beneath the vivid green of our ceremonial matcha — stunning to look at, even better to drink.

Ingredients

• 1–2 tsp butterfly pea simple syrup
• 8 oz milk of your choice
• 1 tsp Ancient Leaf Tea Ceremonial Matcha
• 2 oz hot water (175°F)
• Ice

Directions

1. Fill a glass with ice and milk.
2. Stir in butterfly pea syrup until brilliantly blue.
3. Whisk matcha with hot water until smooth and frothy.
4. Slowly pour matcha over the back of a spoon to layer on top.
5. Serve immediately. 🌿🍵

🍦 Recipe 3: Butterfly Pea Ice Cream Drizzle

The simplest showstopper from our farm kitchen. A drizzle of butterfly pea syrup over vanilla ice cream creates a stunning indigo-to-purple cascade — floral, dreamy, and completely natural.

Ingredients

• 1–2 tbsp butterfly pea simple syrup
• 1–2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• Optional: fresh lemon zest, edible flowers, or toasted coconut

Directions

1. Scoop ice cream into a bowl.
2. Drizzle butterfly pea syrup generously over the top.
3. Garnish and serve immediately.

💡 Farm tip: Try with coconut ice cream and a pinch of Hawaiian sea salt for a true island treat.

🍧 Recipe 4: Butterfly Pea Popsicles

Beautiful, refreshing, and naturally colored — these popsicles are summer magic straight from the farm kitchen.

Ingredients

• ½ cup butterfly pea simple syrup
• 1½ cups lemonade or coconut water
• Fresh lemon slices (optional)
• Popsicle molds & sticks

Directions

1. Mix syrup into lemonade or coconut water — it will turn a brilliant blue. Add more citrus to shift it toward purple.
2. Pour into molds, adding a lemon slice to each for a beautiful layer.
3. Insert sticks and freeze 4–6 hours or overnight.
4. To release, run warm water over the mold briefly.

💡 Pro tip: For an ombre effect, freeze half the mixture for 1 hour, then add a plain lemonade layer before freezing fully.

🥞 Recipe 5: Butterfly Pea Pancakes

Lavender-blue pancakes with color-changing syrup — breakfast has never been this magical. Stir butterfly pea syrup into the batter for a soft lavender hue, then drizzle more on top and add a squeeze of lemon to watch the color transform right at the table.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 3–4 tbsp butterfly pea simple syrup (stirred into batter for that gorgeous lavender hue)

To serve: Additional butterfly pea syrup for drizzling, fresh blueberries, lemon slices

Directions

1. Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and butterfly pea syrup.
3. Gently fold wet into dry — don’t overmix. Batter will be a beautiful blue-purple.
4. Cook on a lightly greased griddle over medium heat until bubbles form, then flip.
5. Stack and drizzle generously with more butterfly pea syrup. Add fresh blueberries and a squeeze of lemon — and watch the color magic happen right at the table! 🍋

💡 Farm tip: The more syrup in the batter, the deeper the lavender color. Drizzling syrup over the top and squeezing fresh lemon is where the real color-change magic happens for your guests.

✨ Color-Changing Butterfly Pea Sparkler

Ingredients

• 1–2 tsp butterfly pea simple syrup
• Sparkling water
• Fresh lemon or lime juice
• Ice & lemon slices

Directions

1. Add ice to a glass and pour in syrup and sparkling water.
2. Squeeze in fresh citrus and watch the color naturally transform from blue to vibrant purple.
3. Serve immediately.

🌺 Even More Ways to Enjoy

Drinks: Italian sodas  ·  Cocktails & mocktails  ·  Smoothies  ·  Iced tea  ·  Sparkling lemonade

From the farm kitchen: Shave ice  ·  Yogurt parfaits  ·  Whipped cream  ·  Cake frosting  ·  Coconut pudding

🌊 Grown with Aloha on our Hawaiian Hillside

Our butterfly pea blossoms are grown on our Hawaiian hillside agroforest overlooking the Pacific, hand-harvested using organic regenerative methods, and shipped fresh to your door. Guided by the Hawaiian value of mālama ʻaina — to care for the land — everything we do builds the health of the ʻaina for generations to come.

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Mahalo for supporting our family farm. 🌺 — Susan