50 g · whole dried flowers of Clitoria ternatea (Aparajita) · caffeine-free
A cup that changes colour in your hands. Brewed, it is a deep sapphire blue; add a squeeze of lemon and it turns violet.
What is in the cup
The blue comes from ternatins, anthocyanin pigments found only in this flower. In a small controlled human study, blue pea extract taken with a sugary drink limited the rise in blood sugar and improved antioxidant markers. In Ayurveda, Aparajita has long been counted among the herbs for a calm, clear mind.
Why this moment
Evening. Caffeine-free, gentle and beautiful to make: a slow, quiet cup after dinner.
Luteal phase. Insulin sensitivity is at its lowest in the early luteal phase, which is part of why cravings arrive before a period. A cup that sits well with dessert suits these days.
Perimenopause and beyond. An evening wind-down for a stage when sleep and blood-sugar balance both become more delicate.
How to brew
4–5 flowers (about ½ teaspoon) in 200 ml of hot water for 3–5 minutes. Add lemon to watch it turn violet, or honey to taste. Also beautiful iced.
Please note
Please avoid during pregnancy, and speak to your doctor if you take medication for blood sugar.
Developed using the Endo Neutral framework.
