Rishi / noun
Sanskrit: One who is a seer, sage or seeker of truth.

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Butterfly Pea Flower 101: Blue Butterfly Pea flowers are native to Thailand, Malaysia and can be found in other parts of SE Asia. The scientific name of the plant is "Clitoria ternatea" as the flowers resemble the female genitalia.

Centuries of Holistic Use: The flowers have a high content of anthocyanin, a beneficial antioxidant. The flowers have a nootropic effect and may trigger vivid dreams, enhanced memory and brain function. In Thailand, the flowers have been used for centuries for hair and scalp health in ancient types of shampoo.

Butterfly Pea Flowers in the 21st Century: Nowadays, the flowers are very popular in tea and herbal blends because they easily infuse their vivid blue pigment. The flowers are infused in water, sugar, milk or oil as a natural food color. The blue infusion color can change before your eyes to purple and fuchsia with the addition of lemon, lime or other ingredients that change the pH of the infusion (displayed in the 4th infusion photo above).

Enjoy The Flower in a Variety of Ways: Many new cocktail recipes and cool, color changing herbal teas are being created with this wonderful flower from Thailand.

Quality YOU Can Count On: We are a Direct Trade importer of organic teas and botanicals from the very best sources. Our Direct Trade is founded upon long-standing, personal relationships with growers who cultivate ecologically sustainable gardens in remote locations around the world.

The Rishi Tea Promise: Enjoyable and tasty tea is our mission. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, don't hesitate to contact our customer service team with 30 days of package delivery.