I decided to try some new tea. My first impression: looks like paint water, smells like a gift shop. 😆 You can't see from the photo, but the flavor of this one is called Vanilla Midnight. It turns out that I don't like the musty-bitter flavor of butterfly pea (I am familiar with all the other ingredients and like them). Adding honey instead of my usual stevia makes it less off-putting, but I guess this one just isn't for me. Other people might like it, I suppose. I am tempted, though, to buy some plain dried butterfly pea and try to make ink from it. I expect it would make a delightful color.

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One more about #DyePlants...

21 Garden Plants to Use as Natural Dyes

You’ve heard of vegetable and cut flower gardens, but what about dye gardens? Dying yarn and fabrics with plant-based dyes allows you to create beautiful hues and develop a new appreciation for plants. If you’re not sure where to get started, join Briana Yablonski to learn 21 plants you can use as natural dyes.

Written by Briana Yablonski Horticulture review by Sarah Jay Last updated: May 1, 2024

"very so often, a new question strikes me. A few years ago, I found myself wondering how people transformed neutral-colored wool, cotton, and silk into shades of pink, blue, and yellow. I knew I could find synthetic dyes in tie-dye kits and commercial clothing factories, but I wondered how people colored their clothing, rugs, and linens before these products existed. Amazingly, many natural plant dyes can be grown right in our home gardens!

While not all natural dyes come from plants, there are more than a handful of flowers, leaves, and fruit that offer beautiful colors. Since dyeing is a chemical process strongly affected by pH, adding materials like soda and citric acid allows you to use one dye source to create multiple colors.

You’re welcome to experiment with natural plant dyes of any species, but some plants are known to produce particularly vibrant colors. Try dyeing with a few of the following plants to see the range of colors the botanical world offers."

Learn more:
https://www.epicgardening.com/natural-plant-dyes/

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It's so pretty I can't stop taking pics of it 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

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Look how pretty these butterfly pea flowers are 💜💜💜 they are starting to open up more 💜💜💜

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Invoke a mystical, magickal mood with our exclusive Witching Hour Tea. Made with a soothing blend of Chamomile, Mint, Butterfly Pea Flower, and Lavender, this tea is the perfect cup to enjoy right before bed.

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Butterfly lemonade.

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