Blue tea, the current favourite of tea lovers

After green and matcha tea, tea addicts are using their chai-time to sip on blue tea. The vibrant blue-coloured brew, made from butterfly pea flower, has piqued the interest of both tea enthusiasts and the curious. This variant is tasty and has plenty of health benefits as well.

By :  migrator
Update: 2018-11-24 19:37 GMT

Chennai

Antioxidant:  One of the benefits of drinking blue tea is that it has a lot of antioxidants. These powerful bio-compounds help the body fight free radicals which are toxic and cause premature aging. It is a good idea to detox the body once in a while with an antioxidant-rich drink like blue pea tea.

Anti-diabetic: A cup of blue butterfly tea taken in between meals will inhibit the intake of glucose from the diet and lower blood sugar. Antioxidants in the tea also help the body lower the risk of infections, which diabetics are prone to, and it is also great for your heart health.

For hair, skin: The antioxidants in a cup of blue tea are great for hair and skin. This tea also has many vitamins and minerals which keep your skin and hair looking great, as it keeps them from aging prematurely.

Energises and boosts brain activity: Blue pea is proven to be a nootropic. It refreshes the brain and boosts its activity and function. This will keep you energised and feeling great.

Treats anxiety and depression: According to studies, blue tea can relieve stress and lower symptoms of anxiety disorder.

Magnifies beauty: Blue pea flower has anti-glycation properties, which is excellent for the skin and helps prevent skin aging. Furthermore, blue tea has some flavonoids which increase collagen origination, accelerating skin elasticity. It is also good for your hair as it contains anthocyanin, which increases blood flow in the scalp, strengthening hair follicles.

Lowers the risk of cancer: Blue pea flowers are a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants are known to minimise the damage to the cells of the body. Lesser the damage to cells, lesser the risk of all types of cancer.

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