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- Butterfly Pea Ice Cream
How to Make Easy Blue Pea Flower Ice Cream using Blue Butterfly Pea Powder? by Jackie M Tang, "I got into this “food thing” because of my determination to recreate the food of my Malaysian childhood, so it’s always a bit frustrating when my efforts are hampered by the non-availability of critical ingredients in Australia. For 20 years, one such ingredient was something called bunga telang, aka blue pea or blue butterfly flower, which gives a beautiful blue hue to select Malaysian and Southeast Asian dishes. Now that natural blue pea flower extract is available in powder form courtesy of My Blue Tea, I’m experimenting (in collaboration with the company) with different ways to use them, not just within the realm of traditional Asian cooking but also in everyday recipes. This is one such example; a simple 3-ingredient ice cream that doesn’t require an ice cream machine." BUTTERFLY PEA FLOWER ICE CREAM OR BLUE PEA FLOWER ICE CREAM - (both names are inter-changeable) INGREDIENTS: * 600ml thickened cream * 1 can condensed milk (397g) * 2 tsps MY BLUE TEA - Blue Butterfly Powder BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER NOW METHOD : * Whip cream until thickened. * Add condensed milk and blue pea powder and continue to mix until combined. * Transfer into a container and freeze until solid. * Serve on its own or with fruit or other toppings. Grab the original post by Jackie on How to Make Blue Pea Flower Ice Cream? - 3 ingredients Blue Pea Ice Cream - easy and healthy, all natural plant based colours and flavours. Cooking video will be uploaded soon. Blue Pea Ice Cream all natural plant based colourant BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA Blue Herbal Tea - our best seller OR try another healthy option; The Blue Miracle Tea with Moringa leaves. OPTION : A suggestion, for the above 3-ingredient Ice Cream you might like to substitute with MY BLUE TEA - Pandan Powder and Shredded Coconut - and make it a 4-ingredient Ice Cream - add shredded coconut as topping or mixed them into the ice cream. Yum! BUY PANDAN POWDER Pandan Ice Cream - yum! Sources - http://jackiem.com.au/2018/06/05/how-to-make-easy-blue-pea-flower-ice- #Pandan #butterflypeaflowertea #butterflypeapowder #Icecream #BluePeaIceCream #PandanIceCream
- Jalapeno Kaffir Lime Corn Bread! Yum
How to make Jalapeno Kaffir Lime Corn Bread? "I just recently received the kaffir lime leaf powder, and I've fallen in love with it!" "Good" corn bread is a matter of personal taste. Some like it sweet, some like it dense, others like it with a lighter texture (cake like) and there are many other preferences, including those that use canned, fresh or frozen corn. ... I strongly prefer a infusion style corn bread with some Asian flavours and of course, corn. JALAPENO KAFFIR LIME CORN BREAD For 4 Person(s) INGREDIENTS • 1/3 Cup All-Purpose Flour • 1 Cup Yellow Cornmeal • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder • 1 Salt • 1/2 Teaspoon MY BLUE TEA - Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder • 4 Tablespoons Agave Nectar (or substitute with Maple Syrup) • 1 Cup Milk • 2 Large Eggs • 4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted and Cooled • 2 Jalapeño Peppers, seeded and diced ** Optional - A handful of coriander (added into the dough) Jalapeno Kaffir Lime Corn Bread BUY KAFFIR LIME LEAF POWDER NOW METHOD : (1) Preheat oven to 350F. Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. (2) In a separate bowl, combine milk and eggs and whisk well. Add the butter, continuing to whisk until well combined. (3) Add wet ingredients plus agave nectar to the dry ingredients, stirring until all are well incorporated. (4) Lastly, stir in the diced jalapeno's. (5) Coat a loaf pan, cast iron skillet or other baking vessel with nonstick spray and pour in batter. Bake about 30 minutes, until interior is still just slightly moist but cooked through. BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA Blue Herbal Tea - our best seller (Photography by Ian Neo Photography) You might like to enjoy this Jalapeno Kaffir Lime Corn Bread with a pot of Blue Herbal Tea or Blue Latte or make a cup of Blue Milk for the children. The Blue Butterfly Powder is very versatile, taste earthy or neutral - something for you to challenge your creative self. There's a "Green & Yellow" colour in there somewhere in this. Test it in your home lab! Go create some beautiful colours. Recipe Notes : Use your judgment on the quantity of jalapeno peppers. If you're looking for corn bread with quite a bit of kick, opt for two. If you'd like a more subtle balance between the heat and the lime flavour, just use one. We used an 8" square Pyrex glass baking dish to bake the corn bread, so this is a viable option if you don't have a cast iron skillet. Kaffir Lime Leaves wonderful herb and easy to use and store in this Powder form. Sources - https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/cornbread-4/86b8f467-b181-4b4b-a709-https://veganlifebeachbreaks.com/2014/04/07/coriander-kaffir-lime-leaf-cornbread-v-gf/ https://foodwatch.com.au/blog/carbs-sugars-and-fibres/item/agave-is-it-better-than-sugar.html #jalapeno #cornbread #ButterflyPeaPowder #ButterflyPeaFlowerTea #kaffirlimeleaf #bread
- *BLUE LATTE COMPETITION*
"At that moment in time, I would have sold my body for a Bluuuuue latte"........ 1. The promoter in short is, "MY BLUE TEA" whose registered office is at 17 Dorset Drive, Sydney NSW 2075 Australia. 2. The competition is open to anyone creative aged 18 years or over except employees of MY BLUE TEA and their close relatives and anyone otherwise connected with the organisation or judging of the competition. 3. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions. 4. There is no entry fee but you would need to use MY BLUE TEA's - BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER product to be eligible - proof of purchase or acquisition will form part of the eligibility.. 5. The competition will be launched on 15th May 2018 - for all and any Latte Art submitted by 8th June 2018, Friday. 6. Follow @my.blue.tea and @restuadamhassan on Instagram. 7. Submit your Blue Latte Competition photo with the whole caption and tag @my.blue.tea 8. Create your own design of Latteart, using MY BLUE TEA's Blue Butterfly Pea Powder. The theme-design of Latteart is about Australia, it can be Koala, Kangaroo, Big Pineapple, Shark, our Aboriginal art or Visit Australia! 9. Slide the photos for some inspiration-design that was made originally by the Judge, @restuadamhasan. 9. The technic allowed is free pour or etching 10. Use an 8oz cup for the competition. 11. Upload the video to your Instagram account, make sure it's not private. The video must show your face and how you make it. 12. Write a caption with the name, your latte art design, your name, coffee shop, and country. 13. Upload followed by mentioning @my.blue.tea, @restuadamhasan, and hashtag #mybluetealatterartcompetition #mybluetea Blue Boxing Kangaroo @restuadamhasan / @my.blue.tea 14. You may submit multiple entries but only one will be eligible for any prize based on the judges decision . 15. Closing date for ALL entries will be Friday 9.00pm AEST Friday, 08 June 2018. 16. Winner's will be announced on Friday,15th June 2018 via Instagram and Facebook. 17. After this date, NO further entries nor correspondence will be permitted or entertained. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received by the closing date. 18. The CASH prizes are follows :- First Prize - AUD$200.00 Second Prize - AUD$150.00 Third Prize - AUD$100.00 HOW TO MAKE BLUE-LATTE : (a) Take the Blue Butterfly Pea Powder - about 1-2 grams (b) Blend/Dilute it with a bit of hot water (c) Then pour it with milk with your latteart designs The only time it’s acceptable to watch a barista at the bar is when you compliment their skills.“You’re so Boss.” HOW TO GET BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER : (a) Indonesia - @mouleelife - Whatsapp - +61 877 088 5287 (based in Bali) (b) Malaysia - (i) Uptrend Network Sdn Bhd - Malaysia Tel: +60 3 7783 9366 https://uptrend2u.com (ii) Celine's Malaysia - Tel: +6019 2783 709 (c) Taiwan & Australia - go to www.mybluetea.com.au or BUY DIRECT 19. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: Kanga Blue Latte @my.blue.tea “If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee”- a Barista life 20. MY BLUE TEA reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter. 21. MY BLUE TEA is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition. 22. MY BLUE TEA reserves the right to use all the photographs or images submitted as part of the competition and no claim for compensation will be made against the promoter. Acknowledgement of the contestant will be made in all promotional material. 23. Winners will be chosen by an independent adjudicator or panel of judges appointed by the MY BLUE TEA. 24. The winner will be notified by email and/or IG - @my.blue.tea /Facebook and/or letter. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner. 25. The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected / is delivered. 26. MY BLUE TEA's decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. 27. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions. 28. The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by English law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England. Koala Blue Latte - @restuadamhasan / @my.blue.tea 29. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image's in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current Australian and United Kingdom data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent. 30. The winner’s name will be available on 15th June 2018 after closing date. 31. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook, Instagram or any other Social Network or Internet Media. You are providing your information to MY BLUE TEA and not to any other party. The information provided will be used in conjunction with the privacy policy of MyBlueTea. MY BLUE TEA and its adjudicator will judge the competition and decide on the winner, which will be selected from all complete entries via IG and emails to info@mybluetea.com.au MY BLUE TEA‘s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into. The entrant must be following @CompanyName on Instagram or Facebook in order to enter. MY BLUE TEA shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage. MY BLUE TEA also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control. “Women aren’t supposed to make coffee…the Bible says, “He-brews” BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER NOW AT A SPECIAL PRICE OF $12 FOR THIS COMPETITION I love you a Latte! - Michael Keaton The Power of Blue with My Blue Tea’s Blue Butterfly Pea Powder💙💙 Here’s a Blue Latte made for Nyepi. Nyepi is a Balinese "Day of Silence" that is commemorated every Isakawarsa according to the Balinese calendar. It is a Hindu celebration mainly celebrated in Bali, Indonesia. #BlueTea #BlueBurgerBuns #butterflypeaflowertea #BLUELATTE #Kangaroo #Koala
- A Pastry Chef who believes in using ALL Natural Plant Based colours
How to make "Sweet & Savoury Cake/Cupcake" with Pandan Powder? When Sabrina came bursting onto the scene in Sydney we got in touch with her. Why? Because she makes awesome cakes, pastries, sweets and would love for her to try out our Superfood Powders namely the Blue Butterfly Pea Powder (or affectionately called in Malaysia as Bunga Telang Powder), Pandan, Roselle and Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder's. What amazes us is that she and her clients love the Roselle & Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder's and viola her Watercolour Roselle Cake was born for a client who wanted natural colour and a very healthy looking cake. We followed up with Sabrina and she has generously contributed her latest creation Sweet & Savoury Cake/Cupcake otherwise also known as "Nasi Lemak Cake" which McDonald's is now selling their version as "Nasi Lemak Burger". Sweet & Savoury Cake or Cupcake or "Nasi Lemak Cupcake" Ingredients : Part 1 (sift) a) Superfine flour - 100 grams b) Self-raising flour - 50 grams c) Baking powder - 1/2 tsp Part 2 a) Butter - 95 grams b) Caster sugar - 125 grams c) Egg - 1.5 nos d) Vanilla flavour - 1/2 tsp Part 3 (mixed in a bowl) a) Coconut milk - 100gm b) Water - 25 gm c) Milk - 1 tbsp d) MY BLUE TEA - Pandan Powder - 1/2 tsp (or to your desired colour) Puteri Salat made using My Blue Tea - Pandan Powder - the surface is so smooth BUY PANDAN POWDER DIRECTIONS a) Preheat oven to 160 degC. Prepare 2 x 6 " pan lined and greased (or 12 cupcakes tray) b) Sift ingredients in Part 1 c) Cream butter, castor sugar, vanilla until fluffy. d) Add egg one at a time, beat until well mixed e) Add flour, alternate with coconut milk at low speed. Do not over mix. f) Bake for +30 mins Swiss Meringue Buttercream with Cucumber Ingredients a) Egg white - 81 gm b) Caster sugar - 56gm c) Cold butter (cubes) - 187gm d) Vanilla flavours - 1 tsp Directions a) Double boil egg and caster sugar. Keep stirring until sugar is fully dissolved. b) Pour into mixer bowl and whip until stiff peak. c) Change to K-beater, add butter a little at a time, gradually increase speed to d) Mix well. e) Change to ballon whisk, add vanilla flavour and start whisking until buttercream turns until smooth and shiny texture. Sambal Recipe and Topping Ingredients a) 5 dried Chillie (soak in hot water) b) 1 onion c) 2 garlic d) Oil Grind all above and fry till fragrant a) Salt and sugar b) Tamarind water Add tamarind water, salt and sugar to taste Garnish a) Fried ikan bilis b) Cucumber puree c) Omelette Blue Cookie Power to this Champion Gymnast! Yeaii Sabrina is lovely to work with and very co-operative and her son too, Rayhan has graciously posted for us with the Big Blue Cookie even though he did ask mum if he can help to make cookie doughs of various colours in the kitchen. Once the cookie's popped out of the oven he gobbled one down within 5 mins and packed the remainder in his "rabbit bag" and told mum that it would be nice to share with their neighbours and its his "play time". Left all the cleaning to mummy tho! And Rayhan is the Champion in Gymnastic for the Junior Champion in Parramatta area must be the Big Blue Cookie with Blue Flower Power contains therein all natural blue colour none of the B1 and B2 artificial colouring. Some of the other Sabrina's creations using our Superfood Powders are - French Pastry Blue Butterfly Macaron - 3 colours and Roselle Wedding Cake BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER & PANDAN POWDER Butterfly Glaze Cake with Blue Butterfly Pea Powder Palm Sugar Cupcake or "Ondeh Ondeh" cupcake to be served with Pandan Tea BUY BLUE HERBAL TEABAGS Butterfly Pea Flower Tea - high in anti-oxidants and anthocyanins ABOUT SABRINA YEOW "Going Basic Cakes" was founded in 2015 and it’s Executive Pastry Chef is of course, Sabrina Yeow. Some background, after finishing her high school, Sabrina took up Diploma in Pastry and Baking with Shatec and has since never looked back. Graduating from Le Cordon Bleu (Australia) with Superior Pastisserie Certification in 2003, and have worked in several large hotels including Four Points Sheraton (Sydney), Sydney Hilton (Sydney) and Continental Patisserie over the period of 20 years. Included in her experiences, Sabrina has also participated in numerous competition for baking, decorating, modelling and won many medals with distinctions. Born in Singapore and greatly influenced by her mum’s amazing and yumilicious cakes, pastries biscuits and kuehs from young. The masterful and tasty creations from her mum brings about every emotions which became her will and strength to face every day’s challenges with her head held high. Hence, Sabrina grew up knowing with absolute certainty that Baking will become her life. Sabrina’s goal to make a difference through cakes and pastries was the most fulfilling career she could ever asked for. Seeing every widest smile from the youngest and the oldest after taking a bite from her hard work and receiving streams of compliments it only served to strengthen her drive and conviction to do even better and better she did. It doesn’t stop there, along the journey, Sabrina realised a new passion beyond just baking and started training aspiring bakers in groups and provided coaching to individuals ranging from 4 years old to 80 years old. Every single student that Sabrina taught shared their tales and stories with her. From dreams, ideals, passion, hope, aspirations and also real life challenges that we all face to the very heart wenching stories from 80 year olds with their war time stories of losing their love ones and tear jerking stories to be baking for the poor children stricken with cancer. Such is the emotional coaster ride that cakes and pastries can bring. Such is the reality that makes us human. And to see every student learning and achieving those skills that will allow them to make a difference to their lives and to the lives which they will touch is why Sabrina will never allow herself to stop teaching. You can order all the above wonderful cakes directly from Sabrina Yeow - Going Basics Cakes and French Pastry and if you wish to learn baking; Sabrina also teaches Pastry Class in Sydney, Melbourne and Singapore. Do contact Sabrina on - +61 481 244 623 #Pandan #ondehondeh #Macaron #ButterflyPeaPowder #Roselle #SeriMuka
- Kaffir Lime Leaves good for cooking; better as your natural Facial Scrub
How to make all natural Kaffir Lime Leaf Facial Scrub with Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder ? Using a facial scrub can make your skin feel beautiful, youthful, soft, and like it's glowing. Unlike a regular soap or cleanser, a facial scrub uses small particles, beads, or chemicals to get rid of the old skin cells and make way for new ones in a process known as exfoliation. The process is simple: to use a facial scrub, choose a natural or chemical scrub suited for your skin type, massage the scrub into damp skin for one minute, then rinse and moisturize your skin. Repeat once or twice a week. With all of its benefits, you should consider making a facial scrub a part of your weekly skin care routine. BENEFITS OF EXFOLIATING Natural facial scrubs are extremely effective at buffing away dead skin cells, but there are a number of other great reasons to work a scrub into your routine. One of the best things about exfoliating is that it not only removes the dry skin, it actually stimulates cell regeneration and gets the blood flowing to help make your face appear plumper and more youthful. Dry skin can make wrinkles and fine lines look more obvious, so rehydrating and replenishing skin can help reduce the visible signs of ageing. Facial scrubs can also remove any bacteria or grime that your cleanser might have missed, giving you an even deeper cleanse. As tempting as it may be to scrub daily, you should limit using your facial scrub to three times a week or every other day to avoid over-exfoliating your skin. Here you can try making your own natural facial scrub with Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder for its anti-aging properties and of course, that aroma - the fragrance. Its in the citronella family and we love it. Have this good old plant with us for the last 5-6 years. Kaffir Lime has been used in skin care and cosmetic topical applications including to slowing the breakdown of cells and minimizing age marks, scars and pimples. Kaffir lime leaves are an essential ingredient in many Malaysian and Thai cuisines, but are normally not ingested. Our unique process allows us to make the finest powders for easier consumption and absorption. Used aromatically to sooth and calm the body and mind to reduce stress. Health benefits of Kaffir Lime Leaf is on our Blog. Check it out. Kaffir Lime Facial Scrub BY KAFFIR LIME LEAF POWDER NOW BUY KAFFIR LIME LEAF POWDER NOW INGREDIENTS : 300 gm glutinous rice 300 gm coconut milk (santan as Magdalene calls it) 1-2 teaspoon My Blue Tea Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder METHOD : Put everything into the blender and whisk away Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder is added for it's fragrance and aroma and all its anti-oxidants benefits Once its blended evenly; scoop and keep about 10 grams each into a small tub and freeze it until you need to use it. Kaffir Lime also known as Limau Purut in Malaysia and Makroot in Thai and can be found in our garden. Kaffir Lime Scrub - store in small tubs and freeze them for future use BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA Blue Herbal Tea - our best seller The above recipe is courtesy of Magdalene Gan Penang, Malaysia. She has retired and look gorgeous and attest to this natural facial scrub including all the Blue Butterfly Pea flower tea she consumes regularly. And yes, that is how we connected - we love our garden and exchanged ideas often. And if you are 1st timer into making your own facial scrub do read the links below for pros and cons. This is just a suggestion; an alternative using all things natural and from your garden, kitchen or leftovers. Stay Young; Stay Gorgeous with My Blue Tea! Trio Kaffir Lime Cheesecake Photography by Ian Neo Photography Kaffir Lime Leaf Cheesecake recipe was published earlier and more Kaffir Lime Leaf recipes on our Blog soon. And Kaffir Lime Leaf taste so good in cheesecakes. The aroma...... oh! is so heavenly! Sources : https://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Facial-Scrub https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/news/a53481/how-to-exfoliate-your-face/ https://www.nourishedlife.com.au/article/949325/guide-natural-facial-scrubs.html https://fashionista.com/2018/02/bad-face-scrubs-physical-vs-chemical-exfoliation #healthbenefits #vegan #kaffirlime #cheesecake #facialscrub #butterflypeaflowertea
- *CREATE BLUE* COMPETITION - Giveaway Time!
Terms & Conditions for Competition! “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.” – Zig Ziglar 1. The promoter in short is, "MY BLUE TEA" whose registered office is at 17 Dorset Drive, Sydney NSW 2075 Australia. 2. The competition is open to anyone creative aged 18 years or over except employees of MY BLUE TEA and their close relatives and anyone otherwise connected with the organisation or judging of the competition. 3. There is no entry fee but you would need to use MY BLUE TEA's - BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER product to be eligible - proof of purchase or acquisition will form part of the eligibility.. 4. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions. 5. To enter the competition and for further details visit @my.blue.tea and https://www.facebook.com/myblueteaAU/ 6. You may submit multiple entries but only one will be eligible for any prize based on the judges decision . 7. Closing date for all entries will be Thursday 5 pm AEST 3rd May 2018. 8. Winner's will be announced on Monday, 7th May 2018 via Instagram and Facebook. 9. After this date, NO further entries nor correspondence will be permitted or entertained. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received by the closing date. 10. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”- Steve Jobs Kanga Blue Latte - photo courtesy of Michelle Lim in Bali, Indonesia Blue Latte by Indonesian Champion Latte Artist - Restu Adam Hasan 11. MY BLUE TEA reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter. 12. MY BLUE TEA is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition. 13. MY BLUE TEA reserves the right to use all the photographs or images submitted as part of the competition and no claim for compensation will be made against the promoter. Acknowledgement of the contestant will be made in all promotional material. 14. The prize are as follows: Hampers of My Blue Tea products and associated items worth $150.00 for 1st Prize; $100.00 for 2nd Prize and 5 Consolation Prizes The prize is as stated "Hampers from MY BLUE TEA" and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prizes are not transferable. Prizes are subject to availability and the promoter reserves the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value or amend the prizes should there be a tie without giving notice. 15. Winners will be chosen by an independent adjudicator or panel of judges appointed by the MY BLUE TEA. 16. The winner will be notified by email and/or IG - @my.blue.tea /Facebook and/or letter. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner. 17. The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected / is delivered. 18. MY BLUE TEA's decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. 19. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions. 18. The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by English law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England. 19. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image's in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current Australian and United Kingdom data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent. 20. The winner’s name will be available on 13th May 2018 after closing date. 21. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook, Instagram or any other Social Network or Internet Media. You are providing your information to MY BLUE TEA and not to any other party. The information provided will be used in conjunction with the privacy policy of MyBlueTea. MY BLUE TEA and its adjudicator will judge the competition and decide on the winner, which will be selected from all complete entries via IG and emails to info@mybluetea.com.au MY BLUE TEA‘s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into. The entrant must be following @CompanyName on Instagram or Facebook in order to enter. MY BLUE TEA shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage. MY BLUE TEA also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control. “Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see.” – Confucius BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER NOW As source of motivation some interesting products created by clients and fans below :- There is green and yellow in that wonderful Magical herb Photo courtesy of Green Potion, QLD Butterfly Blue Velvet Cupcake by Patiserrie Chef, Catherine Teo in Melbourne - Recipe on our Blog soon Blue Burger Buns - photo courtesy of Chef Sue Arukin, Malaysia Purple Sangria using Blue Butterfly Pea Powder - Recipe on our Blog Butterfly Pea Bathbombs - photo courtesy of Sheer Lush, NSW These are just some examples food and products made by our clients and friends using Blue Butterfly Pea Powder and Butterfly Pea herb. CREATE anything not limit yourself to food only. What inspires you? What do you look forward to? What will motivate you to think outside of the box and Why not make a huge comeback after a set back! In the household in which I was raised, the themes were pretty simple. ' Work hard. Don't quit. Be appreciative, be thankful, be grateful, be respectful. Also, never whine, never complain. And always, for crying out loud, keep a sense of humor.' - Michael Keaton #BlueTea #BlueBurgerBuns #ButterflyPeaBathbombs #ColourChangingDrink #ButterflyPeaPowder #Cupcakes
- Kaffir Lime Leaf Caviar Cheesecake ! Delectable treats
How to make Kaffir Lime Leaf Cheesecake ? When we decided to add GREEN (current Commonwealth Games inspired) colour to our line of Superfood Powders which would be the one? Kaffir Lime Leaves or Pandan Leaves - so we manufactured and launched both. I fell in love with Kaffir Lime when we had this wonderful Kaffir Lime Chicken Curry by Jackie M and also the Chicken Coconut Broth with Mushrooms called Tom Kha Gai! Love the aroma... and not the leaves that kept sticking in your mouth! Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder to the rescue! Catherine Teo made you this gorgeous cheesecake and she's great; totally co-operated and came up with this Green yummiest Kaffir Lime Leaf Cheesecake...... Move over Matcha - now these are the new Green! INGREDIENTS : * 5" x 1 Spring form cake tin * 250 gm Philadelphia cream cheese( lite) ( room temperature ) * 75 gm Digestive biscuit (Grind till fine) * 75 gm Rice Malt Syrup 25 gm * Olive oil spread( melted) * 125ml water1 teaspoons gelatine powder or 1.5 gelatine sheets. * 1/3 teaspoon vanilla paste ( optional) * 1/2 tbsp MYBLUETEA Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder * More Kaffir Lime Powder to decorate your cheesecake (sprinkle on top - Optional) * 1-2 Finger lime caviar (Optional) Kaffir Lime Cheesecake (with hidden finger limes caviar in the cake) that burst in your mouth BUY KAFFIR LIME LEAF POWDER NOW METHOD : * Mix biscuit and melted Olive oil spread till able to form a lump. * Spread evenly on the cake tin n press firmly .Chill for at least 30 min. Gelatine powder: * Mix with 125 ml water n bring to double boil till gelatine melted. Set aside. Creamcheese : * Use hand mixer to beat the cream cheese, vanilla paste and Rice malt syrup till smooth and creamy. * Pour in the melted gelatine n continue to beat till smooth and creamy. * Mix cream cheese batter with Kaffir lime powder n stirs will. TO ASSEMBLE THE CHEESECAKE : *Take out the chilled cake base and pour Creamcheese batter and smoothen the top by gentle moving the cake tin left and right. * Lastly, cover with aluminium foil n chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. * Gently use a knife to run over the side of the cake before remove the spring form cake tin. * Slice into 4 or 5 pieces and serve chilled. ADDED INGREDIENT (OPTIONAL) * You may add Finger Limes Caviar in between the cheesecake to give it a bit of zest when one bites into it. It's yum and it feels like biting into Ondeh-ondeh where there's a bust of palm sugar in your mouth. Bite size Kaffir Lime Caviar Cheesecake ! Yum Photography by Ian Neo Jeremy of Ian Neo Photography And if you wish to refresh about the health benefits of ingesting Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder here's the link - Health Benefits of Kaffir Lime Leaf. BUY THE MIRACLE BLUE TEA NOW The Miracle Blue Tea - limited edition Have it with a cup of warm Miracle Blue Tea - all superfoods for healthy living - buy The Miracle Blue Tea Tips: * Fold in some fresh finely chopped Kaffir lime leaves for the extra hit of taste. *Add another 1/2 tsp of gelatine powder if prefer a firmer texture. #vegan #cheesecake #kaffirlime #butterflypeaflowertea #dessert #desserts
- NEW - Introducing The Miracle Blue Tea
Miracle Blue Tea blend - limited edition We've added a new superfood to this blend of Miracle Blue Tea - the Moringa Oleifera. Moringa Oleifera’s health benefits have long been well understood and cherished by the people of Asia and Africa. The Moringa tree’s uses as a health and medicinal plant can be traced back centuries; there are documented references of its oil being placed in the tombs of ancient Egyptians. Moringa is commonly known as drumstick tree because of these pods that hang from it during the major part of the year. What the East has known is now being understood by the West, as more and more people in Europe and America begin to explore the benefits of alternative healing. Because the Moringa tree is rich in nutrients, and because the tree’s various parts can all be used, its many benefits vary depending on which part of the plant is being used. The young, immature Moringa oleifera pods are the most valued and widely used of all the tree parts. The pods are extremely nutritious, containing essential amino acids, forming a complete protein source, and many vitamins, minerals, co-enzymes, and antioxidants. Moringa tree is drought tolerant and easily adapts to tropical and subtropical climate, enjoying wide distribution in Asia, Africa and parts of North America. It has been promoted as the Miracle Tree of Africa, thanks to its contribution to fighting malnutrition, checking water pollution and offering seemingly magical cures for a plethora of disease conditions. Moringa leaves 1. Moringa offers excellent nutritional support Having a Moringa tree in the garden is sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of the entire household. The leaves have the highest score in this regard. Moringa leaves are an excellent calcium source and a storehouse of many other minerals and vitamins. 100 grams of dry Moringa leaves contain 17 times more of calcium than milk and 25 times more iron than spinach. Their beta-carotene content is 10 times more than carrots. They are rich in minerals like potassium, iron and zinc and in Vitamin C and B-complex vitamins. Moringa leaves are surprisingly rich in protein too, containing 4 times of what eggs provide. There are 2 grams of protein in every cup of fresh Moringa leaves. Although most vegetable sources of protein are considered inferior to animal sources, Moringa has the advantage of containing all the essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. 2. Moringa extract lowers serum cholesterol Mainstream medicine is starting to recognise some of the health benefits of Moringa, one among them being its capacity to reduce cholesterol. Many traditional medicine systems of Asia have been using the extract of Moringa leaves and root as heart tonics. These herbal preparations have been shown to reduce serum cholesterol and the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. Laboratory studies in rabbits have shown 50% reduction of serum cholesterol and 86% reduction of atherosclerotic plaque formation in 12 weeks of administering Moringa extract. 3. Moringa leaves help to control blood sugar Eating a tablespoon of lightly toasted Moringa leaves early in the morning is a traditional herbal remedy for hyperglycemia. Recent laboratory studies using leaf powder on diabetic animals show that this is indeed helpful in regulating blood sugar. The beneficial effect is partially attributed to the fiber content, but the quercetin-3-glucoside in Moringa as well the isothiocyanates and chlorogenic acid could be playing an important role. Small-scale studies on diabetic people have shown promise with just 7 grams of Moringa leaves in powder form taken for a period of 3 months. 50 grams of fresh leaves as part of normal diet has been found to significantly reduce blood sugar spikes after the meal. 4. Moringa may help fight various types of cancers The anti-cancer arsenal of moringa is impressive. Besides antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, it contains kaempferol, quercetin, and rhamnetin. Since cancerous growths are triggered by free radical damage at the cellular level, it is not surprising that Moringa should have an anti-cancer effect. Lab tests have proven that it has a beneficial action against liver, lung, ovarian and skin cancers. While more studies are being done to assess the clinical significance of these findings, it doesn’t hurt to include more Moringa in our diet or use just 7 grams of leaf powder (1 ½ teaspoons) (available to buy from this page on Amazon) as a nutritional supplement. 5. Moringa reduces inflammation in the body The inflammatory response to injuries is an integral part of the natural healing mechanism of the body, but chronic inflammation, probably resulting from the damage inflicted by free radicals, can have an adverse effect on our metabolic system. Heart disease and metabolic disorders like insulin resistance and diabetes are thought to be the result of chronic inflammation. Not only the leaves of Moringa, but its fruits and flowers used as a vegetable as well as the extract of its seeds, have anti-inflammatory action. Including them in your diet or in the form supplements may help ward off these disease conditions. TRY OUR MIRACLE BLUE TEA BLEND 6. Moringa leaves and drumsticks provide energy boost Our body is in constant need of energy just to function normally. The energy requirements of our body for the growth and repair of tissues are met by the food we eat, but as we age, our body faces more cellular damage and becomes less efficient in the regenerative process. This makes us tired and listless. We often depend on energy boosters like caffeine, but they only provide temporary spurts. Besides, we tend to need ever increasing doses to get the same effect. Moringa has a heavy load of antioxidants to reduce cell damage. It also contains high amounts of vitamin, minerals, and most importantly, all the essential amino acids required for the repair and regeneration of tissues. This highly nutritious, wholesome food can provide lasting energy boost. 7. Moringa improves immune function Including Moringa leaves and fruit in the diet helps increase immunity and offers protection against seasonal ailments. In India, Moringa leaves are usually added to lentil soups during the cold and flu season to increase disease resistance. This practice is a lifesaver in poor communities where people live in crowded, unsanitary conditions with little or no access to medical facilities. Moringa leaves are part of the herbal supplement given to HIV+ve patients as an adjuvant to anti-retroviral therapy. 8. Moringa leaves promote weight loss People taking Moringa leaf extract and leaf powder often report weight loss. This beneficial effect could be due to many factors. The anti-inflammatory and diuretic effect helps reduce water retention. The high fiber content reduces fat absorption in the gut. The reduction in insulin resistance may prevent excess fat accumulation. 9. Moringa is useful for treating gastrointestinal problems Adding a handful of Moringa leaves to soups and vegetable dishes is the best way to keep things moving. Moringa leaves have a mild laxative effect. The high fiber content facilitates easy movement of stomach contents along the digestive tract and relieves constipation. Moringa can take care of minor digestive problems caused by gastrointestinal worms and microbes. The root extract is an herbal remedy for helminth worms. 10. Moringa leaves increase breast milk in lactating mothers Of all the health benefits of Moringa, this is one of the most appreciated in Indian communities, especially in economically weaker sections, because breast milk is the mainstay of infants in the first year of life. Moringa leaves toasted in a spoonful of butter would be given every day to lactating mothers as part of traditional postpartum care. If any ailments or general fatigue causes a decrease in breast milk production in the following months, Moringa leaves are added to the diet again. This ensures not only plenty of milk supply but good weight gain and robust health for the infant. The high calcium content of Moringa leaves could be an obvious reason for the increased breast milk production, but there could be more to it than that. For instance, the effect of calcium supplements comes nowhere near the copious milk production resulting from the use of Moringa leaves. TRY OUR MIRACLE BLUE TEA BLEND Blue Miracle Tea - 30 grams loose leaves - contact us 11. Moringa root can improve kidney function The Moringa tree is also known as horseradish tree because a spicy condiment similar to horseradish sauce can be prepared from its root. However, the active compounds found in the leaves occur in the root at much higher concentrations; hence, it is mainly used for medicinal purposes. The diuretic and detoxifying properties of Moringa root extract help improve kidney function and resolve urinary tract infections. Moringa root extract is used to treat kidney stones since it helps flush out excess calcium from the kidneys. While helping to expel the stones, it can reduce the associated pain and inflammation too. 12. Moringa regulates thyroid function Moringa seems to be having a regulatory action on the thyroid gland. For example, people with Grave’s disease or overactive thyroid find significant improvement in their symptoms on regular use of Moringa supplements. Inflammatory conditions of the thyroid such as Hashimoto’s disease could be resolved without medication if Moringa is consumed regularly. 13. Provides relief from rheumatoid arthritis Moringa has immune-modulating properties that are particularly useful in treating autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and psoriasis. Many herbal preparations for arthritis include Moringa leaves. The anti-inflammatory effect reduces the pain and swelling of the joints. 14. Gives relief from insomnia Including Moringa leaves and drumsticks in the diet is known to improve sleep. Taking Moringa extract or leaf powder may be just as effective. The amino acid tryptophan found in appreciable amounts in Moringa could be a contributing factor. It is essential for the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin and the sleep cycle regulating hormone melatonin. Vitamin B6 is another necessary player in serotonin production, and Moringa is rich in that too. 15. Moringa stimulates hair growth The abundance of Zinc, and Vitamins A, and E, as well as the amino acids required for the production of keratin, makes Moringa an excellent hair tonic. Moringa seeds have very high fat content. The oil extracted from the seeds is known as Ben oil, and it forms 40% of the seed. This edible oil is odorless with a light texture and sweet taste. A unique feature of this oil is its stability and resistance to oxidation. The main component of Ben oil is a saturated fat called behenic acid, which does not become rancid on keeping, unlike most vegetable oils. This expensive oil is used in many high-quality skin and hair care products. Moringa seed oil improves blood circulation in the scalp and stimulates hair growth. However, on account of it being very expensive, traditional herbal remedies employ seed powder instead. Taking Moringa supplements is very effective too, as they supply the minerals and B complex vitamins that are important for hair growth. 16. Reduces dandruff and other scalp problems The light texture of Ben oil helps with absorption and is highly moisturizing. It promotes blood circulation and regulates the oil glands in the hair follicles, improving overall scalp health. Application of the oil as well as the seed extract is found to be effective in controlling dandruff and hair loss. TRY OUR MIRACLE BLUE TEA 17. Controls skin wrinkles and fine lines The Ben oil pressed from the seeds of the Moringa tree has a long history of being used as a skin detoxifier and wrinkle remover. The Egyptians used it in cosmetic preparations as an anti-aging emollient as early as 1400 BC. Rich in vitamins A, C and E, and a number of B complex vitamins as well, it is no surprise that the oil has excellent antioxidant property. Antioxidants reduce the cell damage and aging caused by free radicals and help maintain the smoothness and youthful appearance of the skin. Apply a few drops on the face and hands and gently massage it in. The light consistency of the Moringa seed oil makes it a natural cleanser and moisturizer without making the skin oily. 18. Reduces acne and blackheads Ben oil helps in reducing common skin complaints such as acne and blackheads that arise from imbalances in oil secretion by skin glands. They are often worsened by bacterial and fungal infections. Massage the oil on the face and allow it to be absorbed by the skin pores. The light nature of the oil unclogs the pores and lifts up the dirt and debris. Besides the cleansing action of the oil, its antiseptic property reduces bacterial overload in the hair follicles, while the anti-inflammatory effect prevents inflammatory acne that usually require antibiotic treatments. Long-term use of topical antibiotics is known to cause acne flare-ups resulting from increased bacterial resistance, but no such adverse effect has been observed with regular use of Ben oil. 19. Moringa helps control eczema and psoriasis Moringa oil and extracts have an ameliorating effect on skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. The oil is non-irritating and moisturizing. The anti-inflammatory substances in Moringa help control inflammation while the antiseptic effect protects the skin from secondary infections that exacerbate these conditions. Caution: Moringa leaves, flowers, and drumsticks can be freely used in cooking, but herbal preparations should be used judiciously as they are highly concentrated and very potent. Mild gastrointestinal problems are natural when new items like Moringa leaf powder are introduced into the diet, but they should resolve within a few days. If adverse reactions persist or allergies develop, it should be discontinued. Cooking Moringa leaves in butter or another type of healthy fat and then slightly mashing them increases the bioavailability of nutrients. TRY OUR MIRACLE BLUE TEA Disclaimer: The information contained on this site is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician. It is not meant to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, circumstances or adverse effects. You should seek prompt medical care for any health issues and consult your doctor before using alternative medicine or making a change to your regimen. References :- http://www.naturallivingideas.com/moringa-benefits/ https://www.moringasource.com/pages/moringa-health-benefits https://drhealthbenefits.com/herbal/leaves/health-benefits-of-moringa-leaves https://drhealthbenefits.com/herbal/herbal-plant/health-benefits-moringa-leaves-extract https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-benefits-of-moringa-oleifera https://draxe.com/moringa-benefits/ #BlueButterflyPowder #healthbenefits #moringa #butterflypeaflower #drumstickplant #tea
- Pulut Inti made easy with Blue Butterfly Pea Powder or Bunga Telang Powder
How to make Pulut Inti using Blue Butterfly Pea Powder ? Putut Inti is a sweet dessert of steamed glutinous rice with coconut milk and topped with palm sugar infused coconut topping, and wrapped in banana leaves. I have not had this kuih for a long time and thought I'd make a batch for the family to try; I am also dedicating this recipe to all my family friends living overseas where bunga telang is hard to come by. The word "Pulut Inti" is a peranakan (Malay) word; "pulut" means glutinous rice and "inti" means filling. To my understanding, most of the "kuihs' are native to the Malays/locals in the Malays communities in Malaysia/Singapore and adopted and improvised by the Nyonyas or the Peranakan community. Originally, the dessert is served with white glutinous rice, and the nyonyas improvised by adding a dash of natural blue colouring, using the Bunga Telang (Butterfly Pea Flower). WHAT IS BUNGA TELANG? The Butterfly Pea Flower, otherwise known as Clitoria Ternate, is native to tropical Southeast Asia like Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. The flowers are used widely for natural food colouring and its amazing health benefits. HOW TO EXTRACT THE BLUE COLOURING? We pick the flowers and dry them under the sun. To get the blue colouring, add hot water to 4 to 5 dried flowers and let it sit for a few minutes for the flower to release its blue coloring. However, for people living overseas where bunga telang is hard to come by and boiling the flowers would killed all its health benefits, I turn to Bunga Telang Powder or known as Blue Butterfly Pea Powder instead, which is really a life changer. Pulut Inti Here is a simple recipe on how to make Pulut Inti for overseas’ Pulut Init Fans. This recipe is referenced to the Pulut Inti recipe from Nonya Flavours (By Star Publication and The State Chinese (Penang) Association); however, I have to modify the recipe based on the ingredients I can get in Australia. I will be using canned coconut cream (instead of fresh coconut milk) and Telang Butterfly Pea Powder (instead of the flowers). Therefore the methods will be different. Pulut Inti - Tok Panjang's recipe: Ingredients for pulut (glutinous rice): Glutinous Rice: 350g - Wash and drain the glutinous rice a few times until the water runs clear. Soak overnight (enough water to cover the rice). 270ml coconut cream 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp MY BLUE TEA - Blue Butterfly Pea Powder ** (10g of powder is almost 100 grams of fresh flowers.) 2-3 pandan leaves (screw pine) Banana leaves - cut into 10-12 pieces rectangular pieces - roughly 13x15cm. Wash thoroughly and dry. (Be flexible with sizes, depending on the banana leaves - for overseas you can find the leaves in Chinese grocery store). Steamer & 1-2 litres water for steaming. Ingredients for Inti (Filling): • 90g palm sugar • 50ml water • 1 tsp corn flour mix with 1 tbsp water, mix well. • 1 pandan leaf (screw pine) BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY POWDER NOW Pulut Inti made easy - just sprinkle in some Blue Butterfly Pea Powder and mix evenly To cook the pulut (glutinous rice) 1. Add sugar and salt to the coconut cream and stir well. 2. Mix coconut cream with glutinous rice. Mix well. 3. Boil water. When the water is boiling vigorously, place glutinous rice to steam for 25-30 minutes and reduce heat to medium. (Keep the water boiling while steaming). 4. When rice is about 80% cooked, sprinkle the bunga telang powder over half of the pulut inti (see picture), and use chopsticks to stir and mix well (see picture). 5. Once rice is cooked, set aside to cool. To cook the Inti (filling) 1. Boil water and lower to medium heat. 2. Add the palm sugar and pandan, stir until palm sugar dissolved. 3. Strain the syrup and return to the pot. 4. Add in grated coconut and corn flour mix. 5. Stir well and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes. 6. Switch off heat and set aside to cool. ** Note: you will notice that I did not add santan/coconut milk to my inti as per Nonya Flour as it was sweet and nice enough. I will try it in another recipe. BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA Blue Jasmine Tea & Blue Pandan Tea To Wrap : 1. Place 2 tbsp of pulut (one white and one blue) in the center of the banana leaf, and top with generous heap of inti. 2. Traditionally, it is wrap in a pyramid shape. However be flexible with the shape and size, depending on the banana leaves you can get. Pulut Inti by Lay Ean - Yum! Makes my life easier and very happy this article is contributed by Lay Ean Eng @ Tok Panjang - Nonya Cuisine Made Simple Tok Panjang is about Family Connections and sharing your culture no matter where you are. My mission is bring back nonya cuisine to everyone, especially the Peranakan communities - no matter where you are in the world; however I will do it in a way that is conducive to the 21st century. About Lay Ean: Lay Ean is an amateur cook and a mum of two young adults. She is passionate about sharing her Peranakan / Nyonya heritage through week blogs and cooking classes at TokPanjang.com. She is also a member of the Peranakan Association of NSW. Her mission is to share nyonya cuisine with the community that is conducive to the 21th century, as well as helping busy migrant parents to build relationships with their family and instill the love of learning through daily interactions from the kitchen. Lay Ean graduated with Bachelor of Economics / Accounting from Monash University, Australia, and was trained as a Life Coach with the Overlap College. She also holds a Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Open University. Do visit www.tokpanjang.com to order your Nyonya Paste. Easy to use and delicious. I know I bought plenty for ourselves and as gifts for friends whom are in need of some Peranakan foods. Yum! #BlueButterflyPowder #vegan #bungatelang #PulutInti #ButterflyPeaFlowerTea
- Portraits of My Blue Tea by Ian Neo Photography
How to put together photos in a very shot time? I hope you had a lovely weekend. We had a BBQ yesterday for lots of my family, and luckily managed to just finish lunch before the rain started! This year we have really enjoyed doing lots of business portrait shoots and discovered a few things along the way. It started off as a “chat or an idea” to just have some family shots somewhere in Sydney and it made more sense to also have our product shot for My Blue Tea by very experienced photographers, Ian Neo of Ian Neo Photography and team. So off to Sydney we went without any props or any ideas in mind, because remember it was a “family photo shoot session” until the BDM confirmed that yes they can do “Product Photography”, which was great. So we went shopping for props including wooden chopping boards (which we already had 3 back at home) new pots, lots of fruits, although only blueberries blended with the photos, cups and lucky we found lots of props from my late mother-in-law's house – lovely English tea cups that blended well with our lovely Blue Tea. Grandma as she was affectionately called by everyone loved her gardening so we added some gardening books as she was the President of the Kurring-gai Garden Club for several years. This is one of the best shot – and that’s Ian drinking Blue Tea with Grandma's Australian Garden! I love paintings and found this tiny one hanging in the TV room – brought it along as a prop for a perfect shot with the Roselle Tea. Know what, that is my sister-in-law when she was 4 maybe 5! Wow! What an heirloom. Love this photo very much. Plants and flowers – plants do bring out the best in photos. Even small steel watering cans and fruit bowl make good props. We also managed to make use of the hotel lobby to our best effort and captured the perfect views from the hotel room. Happy! Portrait of Angela when she was 4 maybe 5! Thanks also to Emma who graciously let us borrow her prized Bonsai plant and a few other plants for the photo shoot. BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY POWDER NOW But not every client gets her “photo shoot wardrobe” done by the photographer or his Team! So out came this gorgeous dress and its Bluuuuuue – perfect with Blue Tea. Dress fits perfectly and the boys started “clicking” away and here’s my favourite shot! For such a short time and having flown in from Melbourne early morning; most of the photos were taken in the hotel, room and around Sydney Botanical Garden and various. Most importantly, we enjoyed ourselves and had a good time. Blue on Blue! BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA NOW Blue Herbal Tea All in all, we are very happy and a big thank you to Sofie Lim and Ian Jeremy Neo of Ian Neo Photography for their time and dedication. Ian also made a very good video – he produced this without our knowledge and we LOVE IT. It garnered almost 3,000 views on Instagram and yes, if you have not followed us on Instagram - DO IT NOW! Lots of recipes and photos are there. Video on Colour Changing Tea drink by Ian - final video or WWW.MYBLUETEA.COM.AU. Butterfly Pea herb has been used in ayurvedic medicine for a long time in India And yes, we "borrowed" some spices and herbs from Angela's pantry! I guess no curry for awhile. It was all worth the effort. ABOUT IAN JEREMY NEO AND IAN NEO PHOTOGRAPHY All the gorgeous photos were the hard work and brainchild of Ian Jeremy Neo of Ian Neo Photography – a quirky, Melbourne based photography company creating high quality photos lifetime memories. Young Ian started photography as a hobby at 12 and he has decided to make his hobby something he can create his future with. He started when his uncle, who was a former Vogue and wedding photographer, placed his old camera in his hands and wanted him to do something with it. He started on that old hand-me-down, eventually moving up to professional gear, which is what he uses now. He has a burning passion for photography, evident in the work he does. WOW! Such dedication. “I started photography because my great uncle, who used to be Indonesia’s biggest wedding photographer and former Vogue photographer, dropped his old Nikon D70 DSLR with a Tamron 18-105 F3.5-5.6 lens, and told me he saw the talent in me. I started by self-teaching myself, and also did mobile photography with the OnePlus One. I find that because I was working with old equipment, it made restrictions that benefit my unique composition and style, because I had to work around the limitations.” – Ian Neo Ian Neo Photography specialises in business photography and videography, but his original passion lies in family, wedding and portrait photography! He is looking for clients that would like high quality work, and would like to support one another. Ian now has the latest equipment and gadgets to help you to take your photos to the next level. “Taking an image, freezing a moment, reveals how rich reality truly is.” – Ian Neo You may contact Ian Neo Photography - or call Sofie +61 433 970 070. Also a favourite photo of mine! Love Blue Tea Everything look serene, peaceful and calm in Bluuuue. To capture this photo and colour changing video a lot of preparation has to be carried out behind the scenes - watch out for Ian's photo later as soon as we can upload them. These are Yum!! And new creations Kaffir Lime Cheesecake and a yellow Cheesecake. We were quite surprised that Kaffir Lime actually taste good in desserts and not just curry or soups! NEW NEW NEW PRODUCT PHOTOS Rainbow Cheesecake with combination of Blue Butterfly Pea Powder, Red Roselle, Kaffir Lime Powder and yellow colour (to be announced in the future). Taste yum in any colour. Best secret is there are some hidden blueberries or some with raspberries within the cheesecake. When you bite into it there's a burst of juice and flavours. Need more please Catherine! Ian in action prepping Roselle Cheesecake for final shoot More action pieces and Sofie found flowers and plants all over Sydney and around the hotel! All in all we are very pleased with the photos and videos and will recommend Ian Jeremy Neo of Ian Neo Photography and his team to all our friends and relatives. You may contact Ian Neo Photography on - https://www.facebook.com/neoskymedia/ - and/or call Sofie +61 433 970 070 #clitoriaternatea #spice #butterflypeaflower #bluetea #bungatelang #photography
- Blue Butterfly Pea Pancakes! Beautiful
Who said Pancakes have to be plain & boring! BLUE IS THE NEW BLACK! Who said pancake's have to be plain boring and without colour! Time for a change - Now wake up to this power packed anti-oxidants Blue Butterfly Pancakes. Healthy with natural anti-oxidants and anthocyanins; blue flavonoids pigment found in the herb, Butterfly Pea Flower. Kids love them! Yummo....... This recipe is contributed by Chef Jimmy, a western trained chef in Italian & French cuisine - he happens to be the husband of my wife's best friend when they were both in the financial services industry many years ago. Jimmy is very good in making all the "Blue Cuisines" and have incorporated successfully various Blue Butterfly Sauces with our Australian bush food ingredients. We have a few more recipes from Chef Jimmy like a Blue Pasta which we shared on our Instagram and FB Page. INGREDIENTS : 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of MY BLUE TEA - Blue Butterfly Pea Powder (or to your desired blue colour) 2 eggs 1 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 cups self-raising flour 1/3 cup CSR Caster Sugar Butter, for frying, plus extra, to serve Maple syrup, to serve Sweetcorn to garnish Butterfly Pea Flower to garnish Blue Butterfly Pea Pancakes BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY POWDER NOW METHOD; Step 1: Whisk eggs, milk and vanilla together in a jug. Sift flour into a large bowl. Stir in sugar. Make a well in the centre. Add milk mixture. Add in 1 teaspoon of Blue Butterfly Powder (or to your desired blue colour). Whisk until just combined. Let the mixture rests for 30 minutes. Step 2: Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Grease pan with butter or spray with cooking oil. Using 1/4 cup mixture per pancake, cook 2 pancakes for 2 minutes or until bubbles appear on surface. Turn and cook for a further 1-2 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining mixture, greasing pan with butter or cooking oil between batches. Step 3: Serve with maple syrup and extra butter. Garnish with corn and (if available) and butterfly pea flowers! ENJOY! You might like to enjoy your Blue Butterfly Pancakes with a pot of Blue Herbal Tea or Blue Latte or make a cup of Blue Milk for the children. The Blue Butterfly Powder is very versatile, taste earthy or neutral - something for you to challenge your creative self. There's a "Green & Yellow" colour in there somewhere in this wonderful herb. Test it in your lab! BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA Blue Herbal Tea - our best seller PRO TIPS : Always dilute the Blue Butterfly Powder in warm water and let it rests for 10 - 20 minutes as it is very concentrated and the colour will keep expanding. Also, only try a small amount of Blue Butterfly Pea Powder for the Pancakes first - ie try 1/2 teaspoon or if you want it a little more blue add a bit more Blue Butterfly Pea powder and water stirring evenly to dilute. Do Like and follow us on :- On Instagram - @my.blue.tea On FB Page - MY BLUE TEA Facebook Page You might also like to check Chef Jimmy's Tri-coloured Mousse recipe here - this was published in December last year. #BlueButterflyPowder #healthbenefits #vegan #pancakes #bungatelang #Breakfast
- INTRODUCING BLUE JASMINE TEA
10 Wonderful Benefits Of Jasmine Tea + Blue Flower herb The health benefits of jasmine tea include a reduced risk of heart attack, stronger immune system, and prevention of diabetes. It prevents cancer, improves the digestive process, and lowers cholesterol levels. It has also been found to eliminate harmful bacteria and ease chronic inflammation. Jasmine tea is not considered an “herbal tea” because it is actually a normal tea (green, white, black, or oolong) that is flavored with jasmine flowers to create the unique scent and taste. China has a long and famed history with tea, and jasmine is one of the most popular types to emerge from this ancient nation. Jasmine tea first appeared in official records during the Song Dynasty, which ended in the 13th Century A.D., but at that time, it was mainly reserved for royalty. It may have originally come from Persia, through India, along with the cultural exportation of Buddhism to China. This tea can be made in a number of ways, of varying strengths and grades. Some are made as loose-leaf teas, while others are cut up and put into tea bags. Some are rolled or bound in different shapes, like the very common “jasmine pearl”, usually composed of two tea buds and one tea leaf like ours presented in tubes. Blue Jasmine Tea All the types, regardless of shape, need to be scented before becoming “jasmine tea”. There are a number of methods to do this; from very simple physical mixtures to complex air filtering and aroma mixing for a pure, light taste. The creation of delicious and effective jasmine tea truly is an art in itself. Jasmine tea extract can also be added to drinks in order to gain the benefits of jasmine tea, without having to brew the tea.One reason why jasmine tea is so popular is due to its benefits to overall health, which come from the nutritional elements in the organic tea buds themselves. It is a wonderful means of adding uncommon antioxidants to your system like catechins and epicatechins, which can have a wide range of beneficial effects on your body. INTRODUCING COMBO OFFER - BLUE & RED POWDER BENEFITS OF JASMINE Along with the unique aroma and taste, jasmine tea has many beneficial qualities that help to reduce stress and heart attack and improve the digestive system. Let’s take a look at them in detail. Weight Loss Everyone is looking for the secret to reduce their weight easily and quickly, and jasmine tea can be a good addition to any diet as an aid in weight loss. The antioxidant properties of jasmine tea help to increase your metabolism. This increase in the metabolic efficiency makes your exercise effective and helps your body to process the nutrients quicker. Faster or more efficient metabolism helps with weight loss, but it must be used in addition to other weight loss techniques, as a complementary element, not as a stand-alone solution. Antioxidant Properties Perhaps the most praised aspect of jasmine tea is the high level of antioxidants in this delicate and delicious beverage. The most notable antioxidants found in jasmine tea are catechins. Green tea is the most commonly used base flavor for jasmine tea, but depending on which type of tea is used as a base, different antioxidant properties can be accessed. For example, black tea has high levels of theaflavins, while green tea has high levels of catechins. BUY BLUE JASMINE NOW Blue Jasmine Tea - loose leaves For those with a personal or family history of cardiovascular issues, jasmine tea can be a huge help in preventing further problems. The catechins found in jasmine tea are a key factor in inhibiting LDL-oxidation, which is when “bad” cholesterol in your arteries gets inflamed after being oxidized. This inflammation of veins and arteries can lead to heart attack or stroke. The catechins found in jasmine tea inhibit this oxidizing process, so blood pressure and cholesterol levels decrease, and long-term threats like heart diseases can be prevented. Prevents Cancer The fight against cancer is one of the unifying health problems around the world, so anything that can help prevent cancer is always popular. Research studies suggest that consumption of tea, such as jasmine tea, may help in preventing cancer. All the green teas made of jasmine have been widely shown to have cancer preventive properties, because they contain polyphenols, like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Polyphenols like EGCG are key lines of defense against free radicals and other harmful or carcinogenic invaders in the body. Green/Jasmine tea has been shown to reduce risks of breast cancer, lung cancer, and many other diseases. Besides the addition of EGCG to the system, elements of green tea also inhibit the overexpression of dangerous enzymes commonly found in cancerous tumours and cells. Controls Diabetes In the fight against diabetes, jasmine tea has shown itself to be a valuable tool. The ability to metabolize glucose is the fundamental mechanism that causes diabetic conditions. Drinking jasmine/green tea can reverse the negative effects that diabetes has on certain serum proteins, working as a regulator for those with diabetes, and as a preventive measure for those not diagnosed but still consuming it as a regular part of their health regimen. Relieves Stress The olfactory system is often something we overlook, but it can be a very powerful sense, and studies have shown that the odor of jasmine can be very beneficial to certain test subjects. Those test subjects who have a natural predilection for the smell of jasmine have a parasympathetic response to the odor and their body releases chemicals that allow them to naturally relax or improve their mood. However, the smell of jasmine is what some call “an acquired taste”, and some of the studies have shown that people who don’t enjoy the smell of jasmine can actually become anxious if exposed to it in high intensities. Prevents Gastrointestinal Disorders Adding jasmine tea to your normal diet can improve your chances of having a healthy stomach, better digestion, and prevention of gastrointestinal forms of cancer. Catechins present in jasmine tea have positive effects on multiple areas of health, including the gastrointestinal system. They activate a number of intracellular antioxidants and interact well with the gastrointestinal enzymes to promote healthy bowel function. BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA Blue Herbal Teabags Boosts Immune System Many forms of cancer and carcinogenic diseases can have an immunosuppressive effect, meaning that the body’s overall immune system is compromised, making the body vulnerable to pathogens that complicate the treatment of cancer. It has been shown to protect the immune system due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The immune system is the first line of defense against all types of illnesses, so bolstering it can benefit the body in countless ways. Reduces Pain One of the positive effects of jasmine tea is the reduction in chronic discomfort associated with joint pain and arthritis. The anti-inflammatory nature of certain organic elements in jasmine tea can reduce swelling and inflammation of joints by inhibiting unwanted cellular oxygenation. Antibacterial Properties Jasmine tea, which is occasionally formed by simply adding jasmine essential oil to tea buds, can provide a defense against bacterial infections, making jasmine tea an unexpected antibiotic that you can safely add to your diet. Studies have shown that the properties of jasmine oil can eliminate the effects of E. coli in certain test subjects, which can be a very dangerous bacterium commonly found in poorly preserved foods or unsanitary cooking conditions. It may also provide relief from a cough, cold, and throat infections. Side Effects Of Jasmine Tea Pregnancy: Although many aromatherapy techniques are popular during pregnancy, the strong odor and chemicals of jasmine tea are not recommended while you are pregnant. There have been cases where the use of jasmine tea or essential jasmine oil (sometimes used to make jasmine tea) has caused premature contractions in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before adding this tea to your diet. 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