ARQ Blue Tea is brewed from the dried petals of Clitoria ternatea, the butterfly pea. It carries almost no flavour of its own, which is the point: a quiet, caffeine-free cup with a colour that shifts from indigo to violet with a squeeze of citrus.
- Best time
- Any hour — especially the afternoon
- Caffeine
- None
- Taste profile
- Clean · Grassy · Faintly sweet
- Intensity
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Benefits
- Designed as a caffeine-free beverage for any hour
- Traditionally used as part of a daily hydration routine
- Naturally sugar-free and very light in flavour
- Excellent iced, and visually striking when served
Who it suits
- Anyone reducing caffeine but missing the ritual
- Long screen days and afternoon resets
- Iced drinks and colour-changing service
Inside the blend
Dried butterfly pea flower
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Dried butterfly pea flower
Pure Botanical Leaf / Flower
Storage
Airtight, opaque container away from heat and light. Keep the petals whole and dry.
Safety & precautions
- Generally well tolerated; introduce gradually if you are new to floral infusions.
- Speak with your physician before regular use during pregnancy or if you take blood-thinning medication.
- Individual experiences may vary; not intended to treat any condition.
Questions
Why does it change colour?+
Anthocyanins are pH sensitive. Acid from lemon shifts indigo to violet, then to pink.
Does it taste like flowers?+
Barely. It is closer to a very light green tea.
Can I drink it at night?+
Yes — it contains no caffeine at all.
Scientific references
- Clitoria ternatea: a review of traditional use and phytochemistry — Journal of Ethnopharmacology
