Do you know the tea of Thai blue or purple "Butterfly Pea" which is sold at shopping centers and cafes?
The vivid and beautiful color drinks are drawing attention from people all over the world.
In Thailand, I used flowers of "Butterfly Peep" for a long time to make blue herbal tea and make it a dye for sweets etc.
Besides, it is sometimes used as a dyeing for clothes.
In this way, "butterfly peas" familiar to Thai people are rich in ingredients to prevent aging and make skin.
This time, I would like to introduce the features and indications of such 'butterfly pe'.
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What is "Butterfly Peep"?
"Butterfly pea" is a crane plant of the leguminous family native to the tropical region of Asia and is often seen in Thai parks and the like.
Because the shape of the flower resembles a butterfly, it is called "Anchang" in Thai language and is called "butterfly bean" in Japanese.
In Southeast Asia such as India and Thailand, blue herbal tea was made for a long time using flowers of "Butterfly Pe".
The tea has a very beautiful blue color and can be drunk as it is, but when you squeeze lemon or lime, it reacts to citric acid and the blue turns into a vibrant purple so you can enjoy the color change.
The way of drinking in Bangkok is a way to add lemon or lime, adding sweetness such as sugar and honey to "tea butterfly" tea.
By doing this, you will not mind the smell of beans of "butterfly pea", it will become a sweet and sour lemonade-like taste, you can drink deliciously.
As a beautiful herbal tea, it is also a popular drink at Thai restaurant.
What is the effect and efficacy of "butterfly pea"?
"Butterfly pea" has excellent "antioxidant effect" such as anti-aging / suppressing effect, it is said that there are the following effects and efficacy.
Anti-aging / suppression effect
"Butterfly pea" is a plant containing a lot of anthocyanins, which is a type of polyphenol.
Anthocyanins have "antioxidant action" that suppresses active oxygen (substances that challenge the body) that grows in our body and protects cell membranes.
By removing the active oxygen which is also the cause of aging, we can expect improvements such as wrinkles, vaginal lines and sagging.
Prevention of gray hair and thin hair
"Antioxidant action" of "butterfly pea" is said to be effective not only to the skin but also to promote the blood circulation of the scalp, because the scalp environment is improved, it is said to also prevent white hair and thinning hair.
In Thailand there are shampoos and conditioners which are made from "butterfly pea" and it is very popular.
Recovery of asthenopia
Since butterfly pea contains about 4 times anthocyanin of blueberry, it is effective in restoring eye strain and preventing vision loss.
It is also said that it protects the crystalline lens of the eye from oxidation by ultraviolet rays, and it helps prevent cataract.
Prevention of obesity
Since it reduces cholesterol and improves blood flow, it suppresses the accumulation of visceral fat and improves the constitution that becomes thicker easily with age.
Points to be aware of with "butterfly pea" action
In this way, "Butterfly Peep" has many nice effects and efficacies, but there are also points to be aware of.
It has a function to suppress uterine contractile action and platelet function, so it is not suitable for menstruating or pregnant people.
People in menstruation and pregnancy are drinks to avoid, so please be careful.
The popular cafe in the blue latte of "Butterfly Peep"
"Blue Whale Maharaj"
The blue latte of the cafe "Blue Whale Maharaj (Blue Whale Maharaat)" near the "Wat Po" which is one of Bangkok's Saida-in Temple is now very popular among Thai young people and Japanese women .
Since "Nogizaka 46" chosen as a Thai tourism ambassador from the Thai government tourism agency introduced this cafe as "Instant Cafe", more attention gathered and the famous "Latte of blue" latte is beautiful It has become popular with SNS.
The interior that is based on blue is fashionable, there are walls decorated with tiles like fish's scales, and it has a cool impression.
The recommended menu of this store is "Butterfly Pea Latte" which is popular with SNS as well.
This beautiful latte using "butterfly pea" is made with "butterfly pea" and milk, vanilla, and the flavor of beans of "butterfly pea" and the gentle sweet taste of vanilla milk will be done .
Hot is beautiful latte art, with ice cream, cinnamon stick and flowers are added, mysterious gradation can be enjoyed, both are instantaneous!
It is a wonderful spot you would like to stop by, by all means after the tour of the temple.
- Address: 392 / 37 Maha Rat Rd Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang
- Access: 5 minutes walk from Tar Tien pier. 7 minutes walk from Wat Pho.
- Opening hours: 10: 00 ~ 20: 00
- Closing days:Thursday
"Tea of Butterfly Pea" is a delightful drink with all three elements!
How was it?
"Butterfly Pea" tea is a delightful drink that has fun, watching, drinking delicious, good for your body, triple thorough.
A purple one with lemon or lime tastes refreshing and goes well with spicy Thai dishes.
It is a color that is not very familiar in Japan, but it tastes delicious when drinking it is easy to drink, so please try ordering when you see it in a restaurant.
