Blue tea: Have you heard of Blue tea yet? As the name suggests, is a beverage prominently blue in colour, made from the flowers of the Clitoria ternatea plant. The medicinal shrub, indigenous to South East Asia, is commonly known as butterfly pea, cordofan pea, blue pea, aparajitha and Asian pigeon wings.
Because of its health benefits, blue tea is a rising trend these days. It is known to help in weight loss, detoxification, enrich skin texture and improve hair growth.
It’s caffeine-free and like green tea, is also a powerhouse of antioxidants.
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How to make blue tea
The recipe is simple. Just boil some blue pea flower petals, along with dried lemongrass, in water for 5 – 10 minutes. Add some honey and serve warm before meals. Blue tea can also be had cold, post meals, to aid in digestion and promote healthy sleep.
Facilitates Digestion
Rich in antioxidants, it protects the body against free radical action. Consumed twice a week on empty stomach will flush out toxins improve digestive health.
Helps in weight loss
It is caffeine free and contains zero carbs, fats and cholesterol. Ideal drink for those on weight loss diet, as it purifies the gut of any food wastes and impurities. It curbs untimely cravings for junk food.
For glowing skin
The flavonoids in blue tea help stimulate collagen production, helping develop and maintain skin elasticity. A warm cup of blue tea eliminates undigested food particles from the system, clearing the stomach, liver and kidneys. This, in turn, cleanses the body internally and brightens dull skin, removing dark spots and uneven skin tone.
Stimulates hair growth
Blue pea flower is excellent for the hair as it contains anthocyanin – a compound known to increase blood circulation in the head and therefore maintain a healthy scalp. It also helps in strengthening the hair follicles from within.
Improves diabetic conditions
Sipping on a cup of piping hot blue daily prevents sudden spikes in blood sugar levels and facilitates smooth digestion processes in type 2 diabetes mellitus. The abundant reserves of phenolic acid, phenolic amide antioxidants improves insulin secretion, regulates glucose metabolism and prevents excess absorption of sugars by body cells.
For cardiac wellness
Blue tea decreases cholesterol volumes and high lipid/fat levels in the bloodstream. It also reduces harmful triglyceride and bad LDL cholesterol concentrations, while raising good HDL cholesterol amounts.
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