The tea that turns blue then blushes purple
Butterfly pea flower and lemongrass come together in one of nature's most enchanting brews — and it's as good for you as it is beautiful.
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There's a little magic in every cup
Most teas are reassuringly predictable — a deep amber, a soft green, perhaps a rosewood blush. Then there's Spritz Wellness Relax Tea. Steep it and the water turns an impossible shade of electric blue. Squeeze in a wedge of lemon, and watch it transform before your eyes into a soft, jewel-toned violet.
It sounds like a party trick. But this colour-shifting brew is rooted in one of nature's most fascinating plants — the butterfly pea flower — and paired with the grounding calm of lemongrass for a blend that's genuinely designed to help you relax.
"A cup that changes colour with the squeeze of a lemon — and your mood with every sip."
The Science of Beauty
Why does it change colour?
The star of this blend is Clitoria ternatea — the butterfly pea flower — a climbing vine native to Southeast Asia with striking cobalt-blue petals. It's been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries and is the secret behind the colour-changing cocktails and teas you've probably spotted all over your feed.
The magic comes from a group of pigments called anthocyanins — the same family responsible for the deep reds in blueberries and purple cabbage. In an alkaline state (plain water), the anthocyanins in butterfly pea flower produce that vivid blue. Add something acidic — a splash of lemon juice — and the pH shifts, triggering an instant chemical reaction that turns the liquid a rich, warm purple.
No artificial colouring. No food dyes. Just the remarkable, entirely natural chemistry of a humble flower doing what it's always done.
The Ingredients
Butterfly pea flower & lemongrass — a considered pairing
Butterfly Pea Flower
Beyond the spectacular colour, butterfly pea flower brings real wellness credentials. It's rich in antioxidants — particularly the anthocyanins already mentioned, which help combat oxidative stress in the body. It's been traditionally associated with cognitive support and calm, and is naturally caffeine-free, making it a beautiful evening ritual.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is the grounding companion that stops the blend from feeling one-dimensional. Its citrusy, slightly gingery warmth adds depth and a gentle brightness to every sip. It's long been used in herbal traditions as a digestive soother and a mild anxiolytic — a fancy word for something that helps ease anxiety. The bright, fresh aroma alone has a calming, almost aromatherapeutic quality.
Cognitive calm
Butterfly pea flower is linked to reduced anxiety and gentle mental clarity.
Digestive ease
Lemongrass has long been used to soothe the digestive system and reduce bloating.
Antioxidant-rich
Anthocyanins in the butterfly pea flower are powerful free radical scavengers.
Caffeine-free
Enjoy it any time — morning, afternoon, or as a calming evening wind-down.
The Ritual
How to brew the perfect cup
The ceremony of making this tea is half the pleasure. Here's how to get the most from your Spritz Wellness Relax Tea:
Boil fresh water and allow it to cool very slightly — around 90–95°C is perfect. This protects the delicate anthocyanins and ensures a clean, sweet flavour rather than a bitter one.
Steep for 3–5 minutes. Watch the water deepen from pale sky-blue to a rich, vivid cobalt. There's something genuinely meditative about this part — let it slow you down.
Remove the tea and hold a moment with that extraordinary blue in front of you. Take a breath.
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon and watch the colour change unfold in real time — from blue through indigo to a gorgeous deep violet. Add more or less lemon to control the shade.
Sweeten if desired — a touch of honey or agave pairs beautifully with the lemongrass. Or enjoy it as is, and appreciate the clean, fresh flavour.
"Try it cold over ice with a long strip of lemon peel — it makes one of the most beautiful, alcohol-free drinks you'll ever serve at a dinner party."
The Wellness Case
Why a ritual of calm matters
The Relax blend isn't trying to be medicine. What it is designed to do is give you a gentle, intentional pause. A reason to step away from the screen. To boil water slowly. To watch something beautiful happen in a cup.
In the context of modern life — constant notifications, endless to-do lists, the pressure to always be productive — there's real value in that. The act of making a tea you have to pay attention to, one that transforms in front of you, is itself a kind of mindfulness practice.
Both butterfly pea flower and lemongrass have been used in traditional wellness systems for centuries precisely because they genuinely ease tension. The blend is caffeine-free, so it won't spike your cortisol or keep you awake. It's an evening ritual that supports sleep, or an afternoon reset that supports focus without the jitters of a third coffee.
Spritz Wellness has built their range around this philosophy — that wellness doesn't have to be austere or complicated. Sometimes it's as simple as a beautiful blue cup of something good.
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