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Let's get healthy with My Blue Tea's brand ambassador @vanessa__genevieve Who doesn't love a smoothie? It's like having an ice-cream but with less calories and guilt! Rich, creamy and oh so yummy! Smoothies have become an increasingly popular wellness trend and are frequently marketed as a health food. We actually wanted to share this blog right after the Christmas feasting, thinking it would make for a good New Year's Resolution. But then we realised...wait a second. There was Australia Day coming up on 26th January, and then the Chinese Lunar New Year was on 1st February ... it was non-stop celebrations one after another! Besides, we were also excited to share all the delicious recipes and new products we were bringing in for the Lunar New Year. So that's why we decided to let this Smoothie blog take a queue number. After all, good things come to those who wait. And at My Blue Tea we always have something that's healthy, fun and yummy to share! All in good time! We are excited to share some beautiful smoothies for you by our good friend and our Brand Ambassador, Vanessa Genevieve! Vanessa is a scientist (yes, you read that right! A REAL scientist!) who actually took the time to research, study, and read up all she could on Butterfly Pea flower's micro nutrients. She is really interested in what it can do, and we are so inspired by her commitment to really learning about it and getting the facts out there. Here's what she says about our beautiful flower: This is my first time using Blue Butterfly Pea Powder! Not only is it very cool with the blue colouring, but I also looked up the science behind it - it is a source of brain food Nootropic @vanessa__genevieve Nootropics are compounds that enhance cognition or treat cognition deficits and are often referred to as “smart drugs”. What are smoothies? We've all had more than a smoothie or two in our lifetime, so you may well wonder why in the world are we asking for the definition of a smoothie. We simply love describing food and getting to know every single ingredient that goes into a beverage, a dish, a snack or a dessert. Smoothies are thick, creamy beverages usually blended from puréed fruits, vegetables, juices, yogurt, nuts, seeds, and/or dairy or nondairy milk. So even with just this simple basic definition, it is clear that smoothies are seriously very healthy beverages to have! It's power-packed with good stuff! The most basic smoothie starts with two essential ingredients — a base and a liquid. From there, you can combine any healthy ingredients to your liking. For amateur cooks and chefs who have that creative flair, smoothies make for a great experimental ground. You can have quite an adventure with different ingredients when it comes to smoothies! Many smoothies blend in some frozen produce or ice cubes to give the final product the cool, icy consistency of a milkshake. However, the flavour profiles vary greatly depending on the ingredients. Bentley has his own Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bentley_van_koolington/ Adventures of Bentley van Koolington the dog! Follow Bentley's adventures on his Instagram! 🐾 Light Blue Merle Koolie 🎂 21 August 2021 Breakfast for Vanessa is a feast of flavours, textures and packed full of health-boosting ingredients. She shares some of the healthy food she has every morning to keep fit (this is on top of doing squats, weight lifting and running!) She starts her morning strong and ends her night gentle with a goodnight tea from My Blue Tea to lull her into sweet dreams. Vanessa has even done her research on the importance of sleep. Popular ingredients in smoothies Whether it is homemade or store-bought smoothies, here are some of the most common ingredients you'll find: Fruits: berries, banana, apple, peach, mango, and pineapple Vegetables: kale, spinach, arugula, wheatgrass, microgreens , avocado, cucumber, beetroot, cauliflower, and carrots Nuts and seeds: almond butter, peanut butter, walnut butter, sunflower seed butter, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and flax meal Herbs and spices: ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cocoa powder, cacao nibs, parsley, and basil Nutritional and herbal supplements: bee pollen, matcha powder, protein powder, and powdered vitamin or mineral supplements Liquid: water, fruit juice, vegetable juice, milk, nondairy milk, coconut water, iced tea, and cold brew coffee Sweeteners: maple syrup, raw sugar, honey, pitted dates, simple syrup, fruit juice concentrates, stevia, ice cream, and sorbet Others: cottage cheese, vanilla extract, soaked oats, cooked white beans, silken tofu, and dairy or nondairy yogurt Superfood Powders include : Butterfly Pea Powder, Pandan Powder, Dragonfruit Powder, Roselle Powder, Coconut Milk Powder and including Bamboo Tea Infusion. Uber Pink Protein Oat Bowl Recipe Vanessa shares with us a special recipe of hers, the Uber Pink Protein Oat Bowl (second photo on the top). Vanessa's Uber Pink Protein Oat bowl can brighten up the day and hopefully put a smile on your faces! INGREDIENTS - 40g @flipsmuesli 5 grain porridge - 1 scoop of protein powder (I use @optimumnutrition Gold Standard in Vanilla Ice Cream). I buy all my fitness supplements from @elitesuppsaustralia - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk - (Optional) About 1/4 cup water if you like to cook it down more like me! - 100g fresh strawberries - 15g @byronbaypeanutbutter smooth peanut butter - 1 tsp @my.blue.tea Pink Dragonfruit powder - Pinch of salt Extra health information: 441 calories P 31g - C 40g - F 17g How often should you drink smoothies? Smoothies may form part of a balanced diet, but be sure to focus on fruits with a lower sugar content, and choose natural fresh or frozen produce whenever possible. Include one or more sources of protein like yogurt, kefir or milk, as well as healthy fats from nuts, seeds or avocado. Both adults and children should consume smoothies no more than one portion per day (even though it is tempting to have a second!) However, remember that a smoothie is not a substitute for water, so you would still need that 8 glasses of water a day even with the smoothie. Stay hydrated and healthy with My Blue Tea´s range of teas. You can even create a rainbow of colours - add anything acidic, and the tea will change to pink and purple. It´s really rather magical to watch, even though we say so ourselves! For the more chemistry-inclined, you know the formula of adding alkaline to alkaline (Blue Tea has a pH of around 8.4) and you will get green or yellow. This is a safe and fun ´science´ experiment which is healthy and delicious to try! We love this colour combo Butterfly Pea Powder + Dragonfruit Powder : White Christmas Protein Bowl Recipe Here's yet another little treat for you to try! This is one special breakfast you´ll be delighted to wake up to! INGREDIENTS * 40 gram rolled oats * 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use @optimumnutrition Gold Standard Whey in Vanilla ice cream) * 1/4 tspn cinnamon * @my.blue.tea Butterfly Pea Powder and Dragonfruit Powder * 1 cup almond milk * 1/2 cup water (optional) Toppings * Blackberries * 15 grams @byronbaypeanutbutter peanut butter * Funfetti Extra health information: 531 calories P 32g - c 63g - F 17g All About Vanessa Vanessa is a Neuroscience PhD student and Corporate. She has a keen interest in unlocking healthy brain ageing and she is always curious to learn more about health, nutrition, how the body works and what we can do to take care of our health and give it the boost it needs. She is also a dedicated athlete - follow her on @elitesuppsaustralia - VANESSA10. And as our Brand Ambassador, needless to say her favourite brands are My Blue Tea´s range of Superfood Powders, and she also adores Byron Bay Peanut Butter, Honey and we know her list goes on so we may just leave that little mystery there for the next time when we share her health recipes again! Get to know more about Vanessa here: linktr.ee/vanessagenevieve Sources : https://www.thespruceeats.com/top-healthy-smoothie-recipes-2097154 https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/are-smoothies-good-you https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/are-smoothies-good-for-you#basics

JUMP TO RECIPE Our Lunar New Year fever rages on and any chance we have to celebrate with food, we're right on it! Lunar New Year is full of treats and it is a challenge to narrow down our choices on what to share today! First of all, we hope cookie lovers out there are reading this and ready with oven pre-heated and eager to roll! We came across 10 Reasons Why You Should Eat More Cookies and we just had to share it! "If I'm going to have a little extra squish on me, I can't think of a better reason to have it than cookies." - theodysseyonline.com 1. They are good for the soul 2. They help you make friends 3. There are so many different kinds to choose from 4. They can be good for you. 5. Easy portion control 6. Quick to make 7. Your chances of finding a significant other will dramatically increase. 8. Who doesn't love an extra cushion for the pushin'? 9. Cookies have all your necessary ingredients to survive 10. They're just so good! Some of these would resonate with the Cookie Monsters (closet or not!) among us! Our favourites are #1 and #2. At My Blue Tea, we believe in how clean, natural, healthy food can really make one feel good from the inside out. That's what My Blue Tea's Superfoods do - they are good for the soul! And we love sharing the good stuff, so whenever we meet a chef with an interesting story and passionate recipes, we can't wait to share it with our friends from all over the world. 10 Reasons Why You Should Make Pandan Ondeh Ondeh Tarts Pandan Ondeh Ondeh Tart was born and created by one of our regular chefs, Catherine Ang. It is made with our Pandan products. This is a royal treat you can prepare not just for the Lunar New Year celebrations. In fact, even when there are no festivities, we would still be delighted to be well-stocked on this yummy treat! And here are 10 Reasons Why You Should Make Pandan Ondeh Ondeh Tarts! You deserve a treat. Today. Every day! Depriving yourself of a treat as scrumptious as this tart is just plain wrong. Pandan has tons of benefits. Pandan smells divine. Catherine Ang is an amazing chef who cooks to calm the senses and revive the spirit. One bite of her emerald-coloured tarts and you'd feel the oomph! Green is a lucky colour in Chinese culture! It symbolises health, fertility, prosperity, wealth, harmony, cleanliness and purity. (Yes, go ahead, have another tart, it´s lucky to do so!) Your guests will be bowled over. And they may not want to leave. Unless they can take a box of these gorgeous tarts with them. Here's one for the road! Perfectly safe if you're driving! Cooking with the family is a lovely way to bond. There's something for everyone to do. Baking is therapeutic and the smell of something baking in the oven gives any home a cosy feel. It serves as a great conversation starter when guests visit! The Humble Pandan This is a hot new superfood that people are discovering and it has tons of benefits, e.g. strengthening the immune system, helping with several skin problems, relieving headaches, lowering high blood pressure. Read more about the amazing benefits of Pandan. Did you know that you can sometimes find taxi drivers in Singapore who put a roll of tied up pandan leaves in their cabs? It´s to give it a light fragrance and keep the interior smelling nice in a gentle way. The smell of pandan is as humble as the plant - elegantly subtle and not overpowering. We´re still waiting for someone in the perfume industry to create a new line of Pandan l´eau de toilette sprays! To complement the tarts, you can make a deliciously refreshing pandan drink with My Blue Tea's Pandan Powder, or another to-die-for treat - kaya (pandan coconut jam). Here's a video from Jonah Cooks to show you how to do it! With all that said, you've probably got your apron on already with one foot tapping impatiently. So here we go, the recipe for Pandan Ondeh Ondeh Tarts! RECIPE - Pandan Ondeh Ondeh Tarts Ingredients (makes around 40 round tarts) For Tarts 175g of unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 250g of all purpose/plain flour 1 egg yolk 50g of condensed milk 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp of @my.blue.tea Natural Pandan extract For Fillings 200g of Gula Melaka (also known as coconut sugar or palm sugar) 100ml water 100g of desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons of @my.blue.tea Coconut Milk powder diluted in water ( optional) For Egg wash & decoration 2-3 egg yolks and a small amount of milk Small amount of desiccated coconut & shredded coconut Method To make the filling: Chop the Gula Melaka into small pieces and heat up in a pan with water until it fully dissolves. Add coconut milk and mix. Then, add in the desiccated coconut and stir until it soaks up the Gula Melaka. Stir the mixture until it looks dry and forms small clumps. Leave for half an hour to cool down. It is ready to roll when you lift up the filling and it doesn’t stick to your fingers. Roll into 10-13g of balls (or cylinder shape for variety). Tip: If it still doesn’t shape easily, just place in the fridge for a while. To make the pastry: Cream softened butter and add the condensed milk. Then beat at high speed for about 2 mins until it is light and fluffy. Then add the egg yolk ( if you double the recipe add the egg one at a time). Then add My Blue Tea Pandan extract, or more to your desire (but try to resist the temptation to add too much!) Beat until it is all combined and add the flour slowly at low speed. When is all combined, test it doesn’t stick to your finger. Next, take approx 12-15g of pandan pastry to your desired amount of filling (this may take some experimenting) and roll into balls. Place fillings and roll them into balls ( or cylinder shape). Put on baking paper on tray. Do the egg wash and sprinkle a small amount of desiccated coconut and shedded coconut on top. Baked in a preheated oven at 180c for 15-20 min until it browns on top. It will take longer/shorter depending on quantity used. Catherine has got everything you need for your baking needs to celebrate all festivals! Pandan & Purple Sweet Potato cookies, Christmas cookies, Mooncake Festival cakes (with Butterfly Pea, Pandan, Durian & Purple Sweet Potato flavours) and Pulut Tai Tai for birthdays or weddings. What a scrumptious spread! Catherine never stops teasing our tastebuds! And if you want more special treats, here's the link to the Jackfruit and Pandan Butter Cookie recipe for any occasion. Enjoy! Tip: Complete the treat with a beautiful cup of Matcha Coconut Latte. (Optional: add 1 tspn Expresso if you want a little extra kick). About Catherine Ang Another winning recipe by Catherine! We wish to thank Catherine who has been sharing a lot of recipes and beautiful photos of her creations. In her own words, she loves baking and not so good a cook (we beg to differ!). She's a specialist psychologist during the day and bakes during the weekend. Baking is a very healthy and healing activity to calm the senses and restore the mind and spirit. And absolutely delight the stomach! Catherine has contributed quite a few recipes with our Superfood Powders and the most shared and viewed is her Blue Butterfly Mochi recipe. Another beautiful recipe for you to try is her Durian and Pandan Crepe. She is clearly not shying away from fruits with very strong flavours! And Pandan Cendol Cake - another winning Pandan recipe.

KING HENRY VIII believed sweet potatoes enhanced his sex life, and he wasn't alone in this view. Let's explore the benefits of My Blue Tea's Sweet Potato Powder. In The Herball or Generall Historie of Plantes from 1597, John Gerarde says sweet potatoes "procure bodily lust, and that with greedinesse". He explains they may be boiled with prunes or roasted. Crystallised slices were sold in London during Tudor times with similarly amorous promises, and sweet potato desserts were popular. An intriguing recipe for a tart "that is courage to a man or woman" from The Good Huswife's Jewell of 1596 is reprinted in Redcliffe Salaman's The History and Social Influence of the Potato. The mix of quinces, sweet potatoes, dates, wine, eggs, rosewater, and spices sounds quaintly appetising. Today, the appeal of this starchy, tuberous root is as an alternative to regular potatoes. The orange flesh makes for a gorgeous mash. Now enter it's cousin, the Purple Sweet Potato - packed with nutrients and fibres. Magnificent Sweet Potato Health Benefits In terms of market competition, the potato tuber is more popular as a practical and could easily be encountered in a variety of menus, ranging from just french fries, croquettes, and so forth. In fact, sweet potatoes proved to be much more healthy than the potato. For your consideration, here are the various health benefits of sweet potatoes: Keeping Blood Pressure According to the American Heart Association, the sweet potato is one of the foods that are rich in potassium. Potassium has a very important role in maintaining blood pressure. In addition, potassium also plays a role in controlling muscle and nerve function. On average, adults need as much as 4,700 milligrams of calcium each day, and a large size of the sweet potato contains 300 milligrams of potassium, even more. Against Cancer Sweet potatoes contain lots of beta carotene which is an antioxidant, a substance that is not only able to fight free radicals, substances that fight cancer. There have been many studies that prove that the high content of carotenoids beta-carotene in the blood associated with reduced risk of breast cancer. Health experts recommend eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables that contain lots of beta carotene. Maintain Weight Loss Want to Slim? Stay away from potatoes! If someone is a hobby enjoyed potatoes, especially in the form of chips and french fries, then do not be surprised if the person will gain weight. But, not all tuber have the same effect, for example sweet potatoes. If you like to enjoy sweet potatoes, your weight will be stable even down. There are a lot of fiber in sweet potatoes would make a person feel full longer, and make a number of blood sugar remains stable. Soluble fiber contained in sweet potato also helps lower LDL (bad cholesterol) in the blood. One of the best sources of vitamin A Sweet potato was given the title as a SuperFood by the Center for Science in the Public Interest for nutritional content. A single medium-size sweet potato provides more than 200 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin A. This vitamin appears in the form of beta carotene, which gives on colour orange or the purple sweet potato. Vitamin A itself to be beneficial to eyesight, skin, and bones. Sweet potatoes also functions as an antioxidant, helping to prevent infection in the digestive tract, urinary tract, and lungs. In a study conducted by Kansas State University in 2003, and published in The American Society for Nutritional Sciences, discovered the relationship between vitamin A deficiency and emphysema (a lung infection that causes difficulty breathing). Immune System Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, the main antioxidant, as well as various other nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin B complex, iron and phosphorus. This makes the sweet potato as a great immune booster. Helps Digestion Fibre in sweet potatoes are also higher compared to other types of potatoes in general. If both of these factors combined with other minerals such as magnesium contained in sweet potatoes, then this food is the right choice to help digestion. Besides it's, sweet potato is also easy to digested as well as good for gastric and small intestine. Overcome Bronchitis The content of vitamin C, iron and other nutrients to help cure bronchitis. Sweet potatoes are also believed to warm the body (probably because of the sweetness and other nutrients). The content also serves to cure bronchitis, regardless of other content that could relieve congestion. Overcoming Arthritis The content of beta-carotene, magnesium, zinc and vitamin B complex to make sweet potato as the right choice to tackle arthritis. Sweet potato cooking water can be applied to the joints to relieve pain from arthritis. Overcoming Diabetes People with diabetes are often advised to avoid sugary foods. This does not apply to sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are are very effective in regulating blood sugar levels by helping insulin secretion and function. However, does not mean that people with diabetes can eat sweet potatoes without rules. But, they can change their carbohydrate intake with rice or sweet potatoes. Overcome Stomach Ulcers Sweet potatoes are comfortable effect in the stomach and small intestine. Vitamin B complex and vitamin C, beta carotene, potassium and calcium are very effective in relieving inflammation of the stomach. In addition, the fiber in sweet potatoes can prevent constipation and accumulation of acid, because it will decrease the likelihood of gastric inflammation. Anti-inflammatory and soothing content of sweet potatoes can also reduce the pain and inflammation of the stomach. From so many varieties of sweet potatoes, it is advised to choose Purple Colour Sweet Potato, because it has more nutrition compare than other varieties. So, according to a little sweet potatoes health benefits above, do you want to put it on your daily diet menu? Make yourself a "Purple Chai" with Purple Sweet Potato or a Purple Sweet Potato Frappe - Superfood Roselle Ice Tea with lime & mint In our next Blog we shall share some Purple Sweet Potato Recipes and ideas how to use them in various cooking and baking. Meantime, wait for the exciting announcement! Purple Sweet Potato - Cold Latte - YUM! 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26th January is the official National Day of Australia - do we hear a big "Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!"? Straight to Lamb Shank Recipe Straight to Lamb Satay Recipe What better way to celebrate Australia Day than with a big cook-up? Lamb is a popular meat to eat and be it rib, rump or roast, you'd want to have some lamb recipes handy for the big celebration! Get out your barbecues, grills and skewers and get ready to roast! Our team at My Blue Tea love a good solid lamb satay made with our Satay Marinade Powders, and perhaps a few lamb shanks to go with that would be nice too! With all the Satay Marinade Powders that have left My Blue Tea's spice pantry, we gather >40,000 sticks satays have been happily served around the world! Here are two recipes for lamb shank and lamb satay, so you're all ready and set for Australia Day! LAMB SHANK RECIPE Ingredients (A): * 1 packet @my.blue.tea Rendang Base (50g) * 300ml water * 70ml cooking oil * 150g chili boh * 1kg lamb shank (pre-prepared - cooked until soft) Ingredients (B): * 200ml water * 2g lemongrass* * 2g galangal* * 2g ginger* * 100g onion* Note : *Blended * 5g cumin** * 5g fennel** * 5g coriander** * 235ml sweet soy sauce * 100g roasted desiccated coconut (kerisik) * 10g sugar Note : **Fry without oil and crushed Ingredients (C): * 50g @my.blue.tea Santan DCM Coconut Powder (Shake and mix well water) * 200ml of water METHOD 1. Mix Ingredients (A) well and cook until water evaporates and oil rises to the top. 2. Add Ingredients (B) and lamb shank, cook until the gravy is rich and thick. 3. Lastly, add in Ingredients (C) and bring to boil until oil rises to the top. 4. Ready to serve. LAMB SATAY RECIPE Lamb satays are great for Australia Day! They are so easy to prepare, especially with My Blue Tea's Satay Powder, and they are a really convenient food to peck at, always a hit with adults and children! METHOD * Open 1 pack of @my.blue.tea Satay Marinade Powder and spread onto 1kg of lamb for > 3 hours. * Remember to add some sugar so it will caramelise when you BBQ them. * Skewer or pan fry. We suggest skewer for a bit of fun! * Baste with pandan oil - 1 tspn pandan oil - and pour hot oil on it. * Use lemongrass to baste when BBQ-ueing. Tip: For an extra kick, dip into our Satay Sauce - it's peanut friendly! TURN DOWN THE HEAT Lamb can be heavy if you have found the recipes to be highly irresistible, so it is a good idea to bring the temperatures down with a lovely cool, refreshing drink. My Blue Tea has a kaleidoscopic variety of healthy drinks you can easily make at home! Try out our variety of thirst-quenching mocktails this summer and they make a great special treat for Australia Day! From left: Pandan Mojito, Dragonfruit Mojito, Blue Pea Barley Lime and colour changing Butterfly Pea drinks with signature Purple Rain with Pineapple, Mint, Sage or the ever dependable Soda Lime. We wish Australians on local soil and abroad a happy Australia Day! "Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!" Serve your Lamb Shank over a bed of plain white rice or mashed potatoes.

Ladies and Gentlemen, here's everything you want to know about Clitoria Ternatea, commonly known as the Blue Butterfly Pea Flower. The plant is native to equatorial Asia. The flower is commonly used in cooking, baking and drinks and as a natural food colouring. The Clitoria Ternatea is also used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. Blue Tea What emerges in your mind is an image of a fragrant dark coloured drink that gives a bit of oomph to start your day or wakes you up in the middle of the afternoon. Best served with some pretty biscuits. There is another type of tea that has an electric blue colour, that can magically change colour depending on acidity, and it has zero caffeine. That's My Blue Tea of course, and those who have been with us since the very beginning have already been enjoying this quaint and delightful drink. Those who are new to us, get ready to be bowled over by what this pretty drink can actually do. It can be used for cooking too and Butterfly Pea Flower is the only natural, organic blue colouring on earth. Sit tight. The founder of My Blue Tea grew up with Bunga Telang in Malaysia, and it is still very much used in her heritage: The Peranakans (of Melaka and Kelantan) for a long time used Bunga Telang / blue tea plant to make their popular dish, Nasi Kerabu, It is served with blue anti-oxidants, and blue coloured rice which is eaten with fried fish or chicken, salad, pickles, and crackers. Now available in Nan Yang Tea Club Haymarket Sydney and Nanyang Malaya Café Marrickville, Sydney; if you wish to savour them. The Peranakans also use Bunga Telang / butterfly pea flowers (and pandan plant) for preparing their traditional desserts – kuih or kueh. One of the most popular being Pulut Tai Tai for weddings and Serimuka with Pandan. Read all about it on our blog, Down Memory with the Little Nyonya - a TV drama in Singapore 2008 (shown on SBS) and China CCTV 2020. Collage of photos showing: Harvesting Butterfly Pea, Pulut Tai-Tai, The Little Nyonya CCTV series, Nasi Kerabu at Nan Yang Tea Club and Pandan Butterfly Pea Serimuka, a heritage food in Malaysia What is Blue Tea? Originating from South East Asia, blue tea has been around for centuries. It is derived from the Clitoria Ternatea plant, also called the butterfly-blue pea, blue-pea, or Asian pigeonwings. It’s recently gained popularity due to its many health benefits. This caffeine-free, herbal blue tea is actually a tisane or herbal tea. Let's look at a bit of history about this Butterfly Pea Flower. “Clitoria Ternatea” is the Latin name for the beautiful blue pea flower aka Butterfly Pea. "Clitoria" comes from "Clitoris" because the flower looks like the vulva of a woman. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And "Ternate” is an island in Indonesia, where the flower was first discovered. This generic name was given by the botanist Breyne in 1678 to describe an exotic plant found growing as a vine on the island of Ternate. Blue tea has become a popular food trend in recent times, due to its wonderful benefits such as promoting weight loss, detoxifying the body, pacifying the mind, enriching skin texture and improving hair growth. Collage of photos showing: blue tea, blue bread, colour changing cocktails, blue bathbombs (that won't stain your bathtub or yourself), Butterfly Pea facial mask, blue gelato, blue noodles/ pasta and of course, the colour changing drink that would impress your kids and guests. Blue Tea's Chameleon Nature What sets this electric blue beverage apart is its mesmerizing colour and its extraordinary ability to change colour, like a mood ring, with a change in PH. It's reported that Clitoria Ternate / Blue Tea has a pH of around 8.4 that makes it your natural alkaline water. Just adding a few drops of lemon juice transforms the electric blue tea into the most magnificent pink or purple (it all depends on the type of water used, concentration of Blue Tea etc). Mix in some Roselle Hibiscus powder and you end up with a gorgeous magenta tea. In fact, you can create a rainbow of colours by simply adding bicarbonate soda or spinach juice. You will either get a green or yellow drink. This is like art class made really delicious and healthy! In the Blue of Health Blue tea has numerous health benefits, so it is not just a pretty drink. The impressive nutritional profile of blue tea makes it a wonderful weight loss beverage, as well as a refreshing drink to cool the body when served chilled. Being naturally caffeine-free and a completely herbal concoction, blue tea is also a powerhouse of antioxidants. It contains significant amounts of the catechin EGCG - epigallocatechin gallate, as well as a host of anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting components such as flavonoids, tannins and polyphenols. One version of blue tea is made from a combination of dried butterfly pea flowers and the added fragrance of lemongrass. The earthy flavoured blue tea is then mixed with lemon and honey and is now quite common. Blue Herbal tea is another popular blue tea blend with Butterfly Pea, ginger, lemongrass and pandan (The New Black – move over Matcha!!) This drink, known as the ‘Ayurvedic’ tea benefit is often flavoured with cardamon, cinnamon, ginger and a range of Indian herbs and enjoyed both hot and cold for ayurvedic purposes. Enhance Your Physical And Mental Wellbeing, With Our Extensive Selection Of Herbal Teas! Not surprisingly, blue tea is now very much sought after, for its tremendous potential to augment physical and mental wellbeing. Today we want to highlight just the most important health benefits of blue tea, and that has turned into a mammoth task. It is so power packed with benefits we had a really hard time trimming things down! Blue tea is set to take the health world by storm. A quick list of benefits include: Nootropic – brain food – overall brain health Anti-inflammatory – the deep blue flowers contain flavonoid pigments similar to blue berries, acai berry, mangosteen rind etc. that protect the plant. When you inject the flower the effect is remarkably similar to the anti-inflammatory effect of the plant in nature. Aids diabetic activity by inhibiting glucose intake from the diet. Noted anti-cancer and anti-tumour abilities resulting from cyclotides that cause cell death by disrupting cell membrane integrity. Anti-pyretic –reduces fever by dilating the blood vessels just beneath the skin which increases blood flow near the surface of the skin where it can be more easily cooled by the air. Loaded with antioxidants – that helps boost circulation and collagen production and prevent premature ageing. It’s been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a memory enhancer, a stress alleviator, to lift the mood, and it is believed to balance blood sugar levels. Strengthens the hair for healthy hair growth/prevent hair loss and greying. Possesses anti cancer properties. *Keeps skin glowing & healthy *Treats urinary problems. *Improves eyesight & night vision *Treats eye infections. Detoxifies the whole body. Enhances memory. Enhances immune system. And now we'll get into the details of some of the most important health benefits of blue tea. Maybe you could get a pot of blue tea brewing, because you will be wanting to have quite a few cups even before you are halfway through our list! Butterfly Pea health benefits at a glance. 1) Blue Tea Is Effective for Weight Loss With increasing awareness regarding the health risks associated with obesity, more and more people are looking for ways to lose weight and stay fit. Drinking teas for weight loss have become quite a trend and it seems like blue tea might just be the new weight loss tea. According to one study published in the International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders, blue tea helps with weight loss by preventing and fighting against fatty liver disease. Fatty liver disease is responsible for causing weight gain, especially in the belly area. Blue tea helps burn belly fat by protecting against fatty liver disease. The hero compound in blue tea is the catechin EGCG, epigallocatechin gallate, which speeds up the calorie-burning process by boosting the metabolism a boost. Studies have found blue tea to contain higher levels of the compound EGCG in comparison to other teas, making it a potent weight loss drink. Antioxidants found in blue tea have shown anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties which helps to detoxify the body and shed water weight accumulated due to water retention. Enjoy a cup of this gorgeous colored drink after meals to detoxify and boost your metabolism. 2) Blue Tea Is an All-Natural Paracetamol If you are down with a fever with nothing but blue tea in your pantry, fret not because you have an all-natural paracetamol. Findings from the journal Phytomedicine revealed that blue tea was shown to have antipyretic properties and mimic effects similar to that of paracetamol, a pain reliever, and a fever reducer. According to one investigation, blue tea extract, when given in doses ranging from 200- 400 milligrams, was shown to significantly reduce the body temperature for up to five hours of ingesting the extract. Blue tea helps reduce fever by causing blood vessels underneath the skin to expand; this cools the blood by increasing the blood flow and reducing the temperature. So the next time you feel a headache coming on, you can try reaching for your kettle and some blue tea. 3) Blue Tea Is Beneficial for Eye Health Blue tea is also referred to as “Bunga Telang”, which means “clear vision”, and it is highly beneficial for maintaining strong and healthy eyes. The people of Bali use blue tea as a natural remedy to treat eye ailments. The beverage is also quite popular in Indonesia for the same reason. The blue tea plant, Clitoria Ternatea, is packed with health-boosting antioxidants. One such antioxidant is proanthocyanidin, which is responsible for increasing blood flow to the capillaries of the eyes. This makes blue tea effective in treating retinal damage, glaucoma, or blurred vision. Just remember the slogan, Blue Tea for Clarity when your eyes feel tired with too much screen time. 4) Blue Tea Is Effective Against Stress, Anxiety, and Depression If a long day at work increases your stress and anxiety, blue tea is for you. Blue tea has been used as a stress reliever since ancient times and has an adaptogenic effect on your body in reducing stress. Antioxidants found in blue tea have been shown to lift moods and relax the nerves, enabling a good night’s sleep. According to one study published in the journal Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior, blue tea has been shown to have a positive impact on the central nervous system (CNS) of mice. The study also revealed that blue tea has been found effective against depression, stress, and anxiety. So, if you are feeling blue, why not treat yourself to a cup of kindness and have some blue tea to calm your nerves. 5) Blue Tea May Be Effective for Diabetics Diabetes has been directly responsible for 1.6 million deaths in 2016. While we still don’t have a cure for it, research reveals that the color-changing blue tea is actually effective for diabetics in keeping their sugar levels in check and curing type II diabetes. Taking a cup of blue tea between meals has been shown to regulate blood sugar levels and lower blood glucose levels. Blue tea inhibits excess glucose absorption from food and therefore helps keep blood sugar levels in check. According to a study conducted on diabetic rats, published in the Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, blue tea extract was found to considerably reduce their serum glucose levels and increase their body weight. The study concluded that blue tea extract showed anti-diabetic properties similar to that of glibenclamide, an anti-diabetic drug. "My wife started consuming Blue Tea and within a week she had no more pains and was able to move easily, we believe it is the anti-inflammatory benefit of the Blue Tea. Her skin is glowing and hair is silky. My wife is 75 years old. We are very very happy with the quality of MY BLUE TEA's Butterfly Pea flower tea and have recommended MY BLUE TEA to our friends and family and now getting more." - Kevin (Google review) 6) Blue Tea Is Good for Heart Health Blue tea is packed with antioxidants that not only protect you from infections but are also beneficial for keeping your heart in good shape. Studies have found blue tea to be effective in lowering high cholesterol levels - a major risk factor for heart disease. Blue tea has been shown to protect against heart diseases by curbing Hyperlipidemia. Hyperlipidemia refers to an abnormally high concentration of lipids or fats in the blood. It is also responsible for a number of heart diseases including blockage, blood clotting, and heart attack. According to a 2010 Pharmaceutical Biology study, butterfly pea extract, when taken with the herb vigna mungo, lowered serum total cholesterol by a considerable amount. It also showed a significant reduction in triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Blue tea is definitely something close to our hearts here. 7) Blue Tea Is Packed with Antioxidants and Has No Caffeine Why go for supplements when you can get all the antioxidants you need in blue tea? Blue tea is packed with health-boosting antioxidants; in fact, it is the only tisane whose antioxidant levels are comparable to green tea. Free radicals are responsible for chronic inflammation, low immunity, and a few other diseases, including cancer. An antioxidant called Proanthocyanidin found in blue tea provides protection against oxidative damage done to cells by free radicals. Cyclotides found in blue tea are free-radical fighting peptides. Blue tea is also rich in flavonoids that boost the immune system and fight off diseases. Furthermore, blue tea has also been shown to behave as an expectorant and helps provide relief from cough and asthma. A big advantage of blue tea is that you can get the calming benefits of tea without the jitters caused by caffeine. Since blue tea isn’t made from the Camilla Sinensis plant, it has no caffeine. This means you can enjoy another cup of blue tea without feeling guilty. A refill, anyone? "Thank you My Blue Tea for your great products and your excellent service everytime. I've used pandan and blue butterfly pea powder for a couple of years now and they have made my kuih making a lot easier yet getting the authentic flavour and natural colour that I want. I'm looking forward to try the other products that you have to offer. Lee has always been available to communicate and very helpful. Thank you so much!" - by Kueh Company (Google review) 8) Blue Tea Promotes Anti-Ageing Having clear, blemish-free, youthful-looking skin is everyone’s dream. Blue tea is packed with antioxidants that are great for your hair and skin and prevent premature aging by fighting free radicals. Blue tea contains the compound Anthocyanin which increases blood flow in the scalp and strengthens the hair follicles. The people of Thailand have been using the blue tea plant, Butterfly Pea herb, for centuries for treating hair problems. 9) Premature Greying and Male Pattern Baldness The skin shows signs of aging because of a protein-damaging process called glycation. Blue tea has anti-glycation properties, meaning it inhibits the process of glycation and keeps your skin looking youthful. Elastin and collagen are important compounds that maintain youthful-looking skin by preventing wrinkles and maintaining skin elasticity. Flavonoids found in blue tea have been shown to increase collagen and skin elasticity. One such flavonoid found in blue tea is quercetin, which strengthens hair and skin cells, and retains hydration in skin cells. One of the most hilarious testimonies that we have received is from Ken Ung, a Sydney Mortgage Broker, affectionately known as the Bald Broker and we love it. Thanks Ken. "This blue tea is amazing. For years, perhaps due to lack of nutrition, my nails are a little soft and my hair thinning out (So I decided to go bald). After having blue tea on a regular basis, my nails seems to be stronger and harder, my skin seems to be better, and my hair seems to grow quicker and stronger so now I have to shave my head every 2 days instead of twice a week like before. Definitely give it a go for yourself and enjoy the benefits." - Ken Ung, the (no longer) Bald Broker 10) Blue Tea Is Good for Brain Health Blue tea has also been linked with overall brain health. A research concluded that the antioxidants found in blue tea boost brain power, increase cognitive skill and memory, and are good for the central Nervous system (CNS). Animal studies have shown that blue tea extract enhances memory, cures depression, calms the nerves, and increases cognitive ability. However, much research is still needed on the subject. One research found that blue tea extract, in a dosage of 50 to 100mg/ kg, increased memory in rats over the course of 30 days. Another study found that the extract from the root of the blue tea plant was more potent than the leaves or stem extract. Acetylcholine is a compound responsible for effective communication between nerve cells. With age, acetylcholine levels decline, causing memory loss and other brain-related issues. Blue tea contains acetylcholine and regular consumption of blue tea can prevent memory loss, increase memory and cognitive skills. Grab a cup of blue tea now and give your brain a boost! Butterfly Pea Flower has SIGNIFICANT amounts of ANTHOCYNANINS with potential benefits with supporting learning and memory. 11) Blue Tea Possesses Anti-Inflammatory Properties According to a study published in the International Research Journal of Pharmacy, the antioxidant content in blue tea is high enough to fight against disease-causing inflammation. The high amount of antioxidants present in blue tea is responsible for its anti-inflammatory properties, which not only help reduce inflammation but also protect against a number of chronic diseases. Blue tea extracts also exhibit anaesthetic properties and as such has been used for ages to provide relief from pain and swelling. Blue tea has been shown to be equally effective in treating both external and internal inflammations. Flavonoids found in blue tea boost the immune system, enabling it to fight against inflammation and infections. Indian studies revealed blue tea extract to exhibit considerable anti-microbial properties against Staphylococcus Aureus. Have a business e.g. Cafes/Restaurant/Bakery/Kueh even skincare company - and would like WHOLESALE ACCOUNT? REGISTER HERE Blue Tea Side Effects There are no known side effects of blue tea. It is known to be extremely safe and super healthy to consume. However, over-consumption of blue tea may cause nausea and diarrhoea. Also, pregnant and lactating women are also advised to consult their doctor before drinking blue tea. The book “Home Remedies,” does point out that herbal preparation from the powdered seeds and leaves of blue tea plant may cause severe nausea and diarrhoea. If you happen to be taking any sort of medications, it is advisable to get your doctor’s approval before drinking blue tea. With regards to the safety and toxicity of blue tea, a study evaluating the oral toxicity of blue tea extract with doses up to 3000 mg/kg bodyweight failed to notice any relevant toxicological signs. Nevertheless, should any discomfort or other symptoms arise, consult your doctor immediately. While we love our blue tea and are always on the lookout for recipes and creative, adventurous chefs to use our beautiful superfood, safety is also key to enjoying blue tea worry-free and guilt-free. Share your happy blue tea stories and experiences with us! We are always ready to listen with our pot of blue tea brewing! Tag us on Instagram @my.blue.tea or on Facebook and if your photo is published on our Instagram Page - you will receive a complimentary pack of Blue Tea. Disclaimer This product brief is solely intended as a source of information and does not prescribe or advise the use of any substance mentioned herein. The authors do not intend to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease. The Food and Drug Administration Australia has not evaluated any statements made herein. Consult with your doctor about all prescription and non-prescription medicines you take before you begin to use any herbal products and partner with your professional health care practitioner on determining your own health destiny. If you are a pregnant, considering pregnancy or are a nursing mother you should consult your physician prior to using any health supplement product. References Scientific Support & Reference Citations ​ References http://examine.com/supplements/clitoria-ternatea/ lists 22 scientific refer-ences which provide support for the benefits of Clitoria principissae: 1. Rotblatt M, Ziment I 2002 – Evidence based Herbal Medicine. Hanley & Belfus, Philadephia. 2. Chang ST, Wu JH, Wang SY, Kang PL, Yang NS, Shyur LF 2001. Anti oxidants activity extracts from Acacia confusa bark and heartwood. J Agric Chem 3420-3424 3. Jain NN, et al Clitoria ternatea and the CNS. 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My Blue Tea has an exciting new powder to make you want to lick your fingers - Ayam Goreng Berempah (Spice Fried Chicken) Powder Ayam Goreng Berempah may be quite a mouthful to say, but in Malay it simply means ‘spice fried chicken’. You may well think, can't you just get that at KFC then? As food lovers, nothing beats the magic of homemade food! Ayam Goreng Berempah is a gorgeous dish infused with a tantalising mix of herbs and spices giving it a truly robust flavour. Its texture is one that makes you reach out for another piece, and another, and another. It's crunchy, juicy and you won't be able to resist the crispy crumbs either! You'd be spooning them up and eating the heaps of crumbs like cornflakes! This Malaysian-style fried chicken is highly explosive in taste and is different from the typical Southern versions. It is marinated overnight so the herbs and spices can really soak deep into the meat, giving it a deeper punch. When it is ready to go in the pan, you will be blown away by the fragrance once the meat is sizzling away! Your kitchen and house are guaranteed to smell absolutely divine! Crispy and tender are two amazing textures to find in a chicken dish. What makes this Malay-style fried chicken dish so special is also its generous serving of crunchy crumbs. It totally brings out the kid in us. Don't be shy to scoop more crumbs on your plate - trust us, these humble crumbs taste heavenly with steamed white rice. The reason why these crumbs are so delicious is because they are actually the marinade which is a mix of beautiful spices such as turmeric, lemon grass, cumin etc. A neat little tip is the addition of curry leaves when frying the chicken meat. They make the dish even more fragrant! My Blue Tea is excited to bring in our new Spice Fried Chicken SFC Powder! Sometimes getting all the right ingredients can be a challenge, and with our SFC Powder, you have everything ready to make an incredible Ayam Goreng Berempah wherever you are! Handy Tips for Cooking SFC 1) You can use chicken breast but the meat on this part of the chicken tends to dry very easily if it's overcooked. The dish is more likely to turn out well if you go for thighs, drumsticks and even the wings. This is because the fats on these parts help to cushion the meat and add flavour during the frying process. It keeps the meat juicy and tender. 2) If you can, leave the chicken to marinate overnight. This allows the herbs and spices ample time to really seep into the meat. If not, marinating for 30 minutes is also sufficient to create a tasty dish. All the wonders you can do by combining Superfood Powders and Super Spices - only available @my.blue.tea - All Natural. No MSG. No Preservatives and No Artificial Colours. 3) There is a technique called the double-frying technique (see example in the Inchi Kabin or Nyonya fried chicken recipe) which you can use. It is actually sufficient with only one cycle of frying. One thing to note before frying is to remove any marinade that may be stuck to the chicken pieces to prevent them from burning. Cast iron pots retain heat and do a good job during the frying process. You can fry the chicken pieces at low to medium heat with the lid on. This allows the heat to cook the chicken thoroughly. When you remove the lid, slightly increase the heat to brown the chicken skin. This makes it nice and crispy. 4) If time is an issue, it is possible to freeze marinated chicken. You can then keep it for later use to speed up the cooking process. Thaw the frozen chicken pieces in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before frying. Another method of thawing is to put the frozen chicken pieces in a plastic bag or container and soak it in room temperature water. Remember, it's best to use frozen marinated chicken within 6 months, otherwise the flavours are lost. Tip: You don't need to freeze Ayam Goreng Berempah with My Blue Tea's SFC Powder as it has 18 months shelf life. Our SFC powder is easy to use - one packet is enough to marinade 1 kg of chicken meat. You no longer have to fret about not finding the right ingredients or having to mess about preparing the ingredients! Other Ways of Cooking Ayam Goreng Berempah SFC a) If frying is not your favourite style, there are other ways to enjoy Ayam Goreng Berempah. You can bake the chicken pieces in a preheated oven at 200ºC for 50 minutes. This is a healthier version, and you can still enjoy the crispiness and juiciness of the chicken this way. Spread the marinade on a tray and bake it along with the chicken. It takes about 20 minutes for the crumbs to become crispy. You can remove the crumbs once they are ready, but remember to allow the chicken to continue baking until they are fully cooked. b) If you have an air fryer, that is another option for you to make Ayam Goreng Berempah. Preheat the air fryer at 180ºC and then cook the chicken for 20 minutes. During the last 5-10 minutes, you can increase the heat to 200ºC. All that´s left to do is set the table and get ready to serve the chicken! At My Blue Tea, we love a good meal from start to end, and we have a variety of ways to end a meal well! One of our favourites is our Bamboo Tea Infusion. This splendid tea contains silica and is infused with a delicate blend of pandan and kasturi lime. This plant-based superfood is a great boost for your hair, skin and nails. It is refreshing and beautifully fragrant with every sip. So why not cool off and stay healthy with a cup of Bamboo Tea infusion after a delicious meal of Ayam Goreng Berempah? What's in Bamboo Tea Infusion: Bamboo leaves (The bamboo leaf contains 70% organic silica) Pandan leaves (natural antiseptic benefits) Kasturi peel (calamansi lime) (rich in vitamins C and B6) Ayam Goreng Berempah as explained by MasterChef Malaysia Judge, ChefJo : 'Ayam goreng' or fried chicken is surely everyone's favourite. One cannot simply resist the temptation to sink their teeth into it. The Malaysian version of fried chicken is 'Ayam Goreng Berempah' / Spiced Fried Chicken that has been infused with herbs and spices. 'Ayam Goreng Berempah' is incredibly crispy and crunchy on the outside, but juicy on the inside bursting with aromatic flavours of fresh herbs and spices in it. The taste is just so amazing and it looks so unbelievably inviting when it came coated with heaps of crispy addictive crumbs. One bite of 'Ayam Goreng Berempah' leads to another few bites and without you realising it, you are actually on your second or third piece! Curry leaves, ginger, lemongrass, coriander powder, fennel powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, curry powder, chilli paste, garlic and shallots are all in the list for the making of this flavourful fried chicken. This fried chicken goes well with 'Nasi Lemak' but tastes just as good as it is. If you are always trying to find new ways to cook up chicken, this is a definite winner. The texture and the taste of it is just to die for. The addition of curry leaves when frying the chicken meat makes it even more fragrant. You are going to have your friends and family fall at your feet once you serve this dish. And they'll be back for more! Get frying! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayam_goreng https://www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/ayam-goreng-berempah https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayam_Goreng_(Nusantara) https://id.wikihow.com/Menghangatkan-Ayam-Goreng

Lucky Foods to eat this Lunar New Year with @my.blue.tea Time has a strange way of creeping up on you and before you know it, 2022 has pounced on us! The Year of the Tiger is fast approaching! And 1 month into our New Year Resolution here we go again, another round of feasting! And that means we are gearing up for the Chinese New Year celebrations! Hear My Blue Tea Roar The beauty of living in a multi-cultural environment, for those of you who enjoy that privilege, is you get to celebrate all the major festivals of different cultures...which in My Blue Tea's language, means getting to enjoy and share lots of amazing dishes! Ushering in Chinese New Year Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is China's most important festival and is celebrated by Chinese all over the world. The first day of the Chinese New Year marks the start of a new year and it is a time that heralds good luck and fortune according to a myriad of Chinese beliefs and superstitions. Most importantly, it is a time for families to be together and, depending on the country, you may even get a week of official public holiday. For many, this is the time when many return to their hometowns or countries to celebrate and be with family. Chinese New Year 2022 will fall on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, beginning a year of the Tiger. It is a joyous time of feasting and celebrating and there is a palpable buzz in the air as everyone prepares their homes and stock up their kitchens with ingredients to cook up a storm. A Sweet Delight During Chinese New Year, one must have pineapple. Not so much because it's delicious or healthy. It's because in the Hokkien dialect, it is pronounced as "Ong Lai" which sounds like 'ushering in prosperity'. It may not be so romantic to just chomp on a piece of pineapple, so a beautiful delicate rich pastry called pineapple tarts were created. These pretty little things are crumbly, buttery and the crust is slightly salted which gives it a fun zing to the tongue when you bite into one and it melts in your mouth. The generous dollop of sweet pineapple jam in the middle is one you want to literally sink your teeth into. Pineapple tarts somehow have a whiff of nostalgia about them, and every family remembers stories of either baking the tarts, sharing the tarts, eating them or gifting them. If you want a spectacularly memorable pineapple tart, you need to check out this creation by our in-house Pastry Chef, Catherine Teo - we absolutely love the Intense Purple Sweet Potato pastry! This is definitely something you cannot have too many of! The Mighty Beast So what's this thing about the Year of the Tiger? Do you know which is your Chinese Zodiac sign? Here are the years of those who were born in the Year of the Tiger: 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938.…. 2022 is a year of the Tiger, starting from February 1st, 2022, and ending on January 21st, 2023. It is a Water Tiger year. The Tiger is known as the King of all Beasts in China. Yes, I´m afraid The Lion King has to momentarily take a back seat here. The zodiac sign of the Tiger is a symbol of strength, of the power to exorcise evils, and bravery. It is not uncommon to find images of tigers on children's hats or shoes in China. The Tiger is the third in line on the Chinese zodiac. The 12 zodiac animals are, in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each year is ruled by an animal sign and follows a 12-year-cycle. Lucky Dishes to Eat Whether you are superstitious or not, it's no harm trying out a delicious lucky dish here and there! There are several ´lucky´ dishes you can sink your teeth into in this Year of the Tiger. Every dish or food that is set on the table for Lunar New Year has a symbolic meaning. The bonus you get with My Blue Tea is we are delighted to suggest a feast for you that is not only auspicious and delicious and also super healthy thanks to our Superfood Powders and Super Spice Powders! So you have no reason to politely decline a second helping out of modesty! A wealth of lucky foods is served during the 14-day festival season, especially on the New Year's Eve family reunion dinner. During this spectacular dinner feast, fish is a must as it sounds like 'surplus' in Chinese and it symbolises abundance. Another must-have is dumplings shaped like Chinese silver ingots. These are shared as a sign of the unity of the family and prosperity. Another typical lucky food is Niángāo (glutinous rice cake) which symbolises a higher income or position as it sounds like 'year high', so if you are eyeing that promotion, tuck into a few pieces of this sticky rice cake! (1) Tiger Cookies - ROAR Striped just like a tiger, Try our Lucky Jackfruit Tiger cookies made using Jackfruit Latte Powders and stripes using yummy Chocolate. Recipe to be published as soon as we receive it from Pastry Chef Catherine Teo. Why this Tiger Cookies? Because my Boss, she loves listening to Dami Im in the X-Factory 2013 and Katy Perry's ROAR Quirky one to work with yet fun and she indeed ROARssss affectionately.../xxx. Thank you Dami Im for making a few appearances in Port Macquarie NSW, we love it and have been to a few of your concerts. Keep up with the good work ie children foundation etc.. The ROAR Ladies that me Boss loves so much.....Katy Perry and Dami Im. How many times we have to endure not just listening to her but her ROARing the song or singing (p/s she loves Karaoke) *shhhh*.......... One of our favourite Australia's X-Factor 2013 - Dami Im with Roar!! Video is from the X-Factor program. Thank you. (2) WEALTH (Ingots) - Chicken Curry Jiaozi / Dumplings The humble Chinese dumpling (饺子 Jiǎozi /jyaoww-dzrr/) actually has a history of more than 1,800 years. It is a classic auspicious food for Chinese New Year, and is traditionally eaten on Chinese New Year's Eve. It is especially popular in North China, though this custom can be seen all over the world. Considering what a lovely delicious morsel each ingot is, one would be happy to eat it any time of the year! Chinese dumplings are made to look like Chinese silver ingots. Silver ingots are boat-shaped, oval and turned up at both ends. If you believe in the superstition, it is said that the more dumplings you eat during the New Year celebrations, the more money you will make in the new year! So what's inside these delightful little pouches? The fillings are typically minced meat and finely-chopped vegetables. This savoury mix is then wrapped in a thin and elastic dough skin. Other popular fillings are minced pork, diced shrimp, fish, ground chicken, beef, and vegetables. The dumplings can be cooked by boiling, steaming, frying or baking. My Blue Tea is delighted to present our beautiful SILVER INGOTS with Gold Stuffing (Chicken Curry with meat curry base + Torch Ginger + Coconut Milk Powder). And if you are gungho enough and want to give your Chinese a go, here is a lucky phrase you can say while you eat your dumplings: Zhāo cái jìn bǎo (招财进宝/jaoww tseye jin baoww/): 'Bringing in wealth and treasure' This is a felicitous wish to invite the universe to bring you money and amass a fortune! Remember not to say it with your mouth full! Flying ingots are not too auspicious...nor elegant! (3) INCREASING PROSPERITY (Nian Nian You Yu) - Fish My Blue Tea loves this special combination of Steam Fish with Dayak Ginger Crisps. The reason why the Chinese must have fish on their menu during the Chinese New Year celebrations is a simple phonetic one. "Fish" (鱼 Yú /yoo/) sounds like 'surplus'. With such an auspicious sound, it is understandable why fish is a traditional dish on the Chinese New Year dinner menu. Who wouldn't want to have a surplus at the end of the year? Other than the fact of being financially wise to have a surplus in terms of savings at the end of the year, it means one can continue to make a lot of money the next year and continue this healthy financial status! Steamed fish is a beautifully light and appetising dish to have, and ginger is the secret ingredient to neutralising the ´fishy´ taste that puts some people off. With a sprinkle of My Blue Tea's special Dayak Ginger Crisps, your steamed fish is sure to stand out as the queen among the other dishes. You can savour this dish at Chintaria Buddha Love, Haymarket Sydney. (4) JOY & LAUGHTER (Har Har Siew aka ROTFL) - Sambal Prawns with Sambal Tumis + Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder Now this is a dish we absolutely crave! We're love, love love Bel - she's amazed us with many creations with her signature creative tweaks here and there. Check out Chef Popo, Belinda - she shared her Jiaozi and now her beautiful Har Har Siew / Sambal Prawns! These are perfectly cooked and so yummy. You can´t get away with not licking your fingers with this one! She's amazed by the quality of our Superfood Powders and Super Spice - so she always has them well stocked in her pantry. Follow Chef Popo on her Instagram @chef.popo for more of her beautiful dishes. (5) WEALTH..in case you want more! (Chun Juan) - Spring Rolls Spring rolls (春卷 Chūnjuǎn /chwnn- jwen/) are traditionally eaten during the Spring Festival. It is a Chinese New Year dish especially popular in East China: Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Fujian, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong etc. Amazing food and photography by Belinda 。Freestyle homecooking @chef.popo #freestylehomecooking 。 🇦🇺。Adding little twists to the traditional 。Photographer © copyright reserved 。Accredited personal stylist 。John 3:16-18 Spring rolls are one of the most easily recognisable Cantonese dim sum dishes. They are cylindrical-shaped rolls filled with vegetables, meat, or even something sweet. The fillings are wrapped in thin dough wrappers. These are then fried, which gives the spring rolls their gorgeous saliva-inducing golden-yellow colour. They make for highly popular finger foods at parties. Spring rolls are a great hit with kids. Each rolls is crispy on the outside and when you bite into the middle the delicious filling is an exciting adventure for the taste buds! They are wonderful on their own or they are sometimes eaten with different dips. (6) HAPPINESS AND LONGEVITY (NOODLES) - Sambal Tumis on Singapore Sing Chow Mai Longevity noodles (长寿面 Chángshòu Miàn /chung-show myen/) get their symbolism because of their length. If you are lucky to have seen how handmade noodles are prepared, you will also understand why noodles symbolise a wish for longevity. From a lump of dough, the chef and create endless neverending lengths of doughy noodles. It is simply mesmerising to watch. Eating noodles is symbolic of the eater´s life. (That is why it is also a popular dish to eat at birthdays!) My Blue Tea has tweaked it to suit our Superfoods and Super Spices to give you a whole new level of awesome cooking! Here we have given the traditional Singapore Sing Chow Mai a new lease of life by adding Sambal Tumis Powder - 2-3 tspn of Sambal Tumis Powder to 400 grams vermicelli. A little goes a long way with our Superfoods & Super Spice Powders! This dish was made by Amazing Grace, @grazia.lim , a Tax Consultant, educator, mom to 3 children and an avid explorer of food! Stay tuned here for her recipe in our next blog! Tips : You may even like to try Singapore Sing Chow Mai with Meat Curry Base powder as our powder has more spices and herbs vs basic curry powder. (6) HIGHER EACH YEAR (Pandan Nian Gao / Sweet Cake) - Glutinous Rice Cake Glutinous rice cake (年糕 Niángāo /nyen-gaoww/) is what you need to have at the Chinese New Year Eve´s dinner if you want a higher income or position next year. In Chinese, the name of the glutinous rice cake sounds like "getting higher year by year". Typically, a promotion or a higher position is associated with better pay and better quality of life, so the higher you ascend, the more prosperous your business will be! The main ingredients of niangao are sticky rice, sugar, chestnuts, Chinese dates, and lotus leaves. 年年高 (niánnián gāo /nyen-nyen gaoww/) is a lucky saying to invite positive connotations e.g. children's height increasing as they grow big and strong, a rise in business success, better grades in one´s studies, promotions at work, etc. A Toast, Anyone? With so many yummy dishes, one must not forget to accompany them with some good fortune fruit and drinks! Some fruits symbolise fullness and wealth, so bring on the mandarins, oranges and cherries! Check out our range of lucky, happy, colourful drinks to usher in the Year of the Tiger! What to drink during Summer this Lunar New Year in Oz! From top left (1) Iced Blue Tea (2) Pandan Mojito (3) Unicorn Blue Tea (4) Iced Coconut Matcha (5) Jackfruit Smoothie (6) And our Purple Sweet Potato Frappe which is very popular in cafes. Toast to the new year with our beautiful drinks that not only are lovely thirst-quenchers but also healthy to boot! Get creative and wow your guests! Even as we create these beautiful new drinks with different chefs from all over, we can´t help but get nostalgic thinking back to our Chinese New Year celebrations when we were kids. Chinese New Year was a time when we were thrilled to get a taste of Fanta Orange or Shandy! And now we have our amazing drinks to look forward to, so who´s ready for a toast to 2022? My Blue Tea wishes everyone a healthy, prosperous Lunar New Year and here are five of the most popular greetings from all of us at My Blue Tea to you and your family! xxx 5 Most Popular Lunar New Year Greetings: 过年好 guò nián hǎo Happy New Year! 新年快乐，万事如意 xīn nián kuài lè, wàn shì rú yì Happy New Year and may all go well with you. 新年快乐，阖家幸福 xīn nián kuài lè, hé jiā xìng fú Happy New Year and wishing you a happy family. 恭喜发财 gōng xǐ fā cái Wishing you happiness and prosperity! 恭喜发财，红包拿来 gōng xǐ fā cái, hóng bāo ná lái Wishing you happiness and prosperity; and can I have a red envelope please? (Just kidding! It is a Chinese New Year tradition for the elders and married couples to give little red envelopes with a bit of money as good luck to children and young people.) References : https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-food/chinese-new-year-food.htm https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/special-report/chinese-new-year/ https://www.karmaweather.com/news/yearly-chinese-horoscope/predictions-2022 https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-food/chinese-new-year-food.htm

Get ready for a delicious summer with Ube / Purple Sweet Potato Magnums! Summer is practically synonymous with ice cream, and you may have your favourite flavour you always look forward to having when the heat comes. There may be some comfort in familiarity but it is also fun and exciting to spot new flavours to tantalise your tastebuds! And at My Blue Tea, we are always eager to experiment and get adventurous with healthy ingredients, beautiful flavours and a myriad of textures. So in true blue summer spirit, we are trying out a new yummy and super pretty ice cream flavour 💜💜! Here is a recipe for an ice cream made with purple sweet potato, white chocolate magnum style. The purple sweet potato is also known as Ube in Malay, or Okinawan Potato in Japanese. INGREDIENTS * 1 cup soaked cashews * 1 cup coconut cream * 1 tsp vanilla * 1/4 cup maple syrup * 1 tbsp @my.blue.tea Ube powder Love! Love! Love! Sink your teeth into this rich creamy Purple Sweet Potato Magnum Ice Cream! METHOD * Pop everything in your blender until super smooth. * Then pour into moulds and set in the freezer. * I dipped mine in @sweetwilliamchocolate vegan white chocolate from @nurcha_bodymindearth sprinkled with puffed quinoa and a freeze dried viola. CHALLENGE The ice cream can keep for a couple of weeks...if they don't disappear before then! NOTE This recipe is by Stacey of Green Thumb Tummy in Queensland. Thank you Stacey! Stacey is a beautiful person with great talent. And she is a mermaid wannabe! We are definitely keen to have Stacey share more of her creative culinary adventures with us. Who knows what inspiration she may get from the deep blue sea? Ice creams are not the only way to cool down on a hot summer's day. Drinking a cup of hot tea can also help you sweat out the hot temperatures! Plus, My Blue Tea's range of teas are super healthy to boot! Have you tried out our latest best seller? Blue Inspiration tea with turmeric pieces gives you twice the anti-inflammatory benefit which helps to energise you daily. Get a health boost with each cuppa! Our Sweet Dreams Blue Tea can help you drift off into dreamland nice and easy. It contains chamomile, lemon balm and all the gentle ingredients you need for a good night's sleep. SPOILT FOR CHOICE AND CAN´T DECIDE? WHY NOT BUY A SAMPLER BLUE TEA PACK? With our sampler back, you can choose from any of the 6 flavours available. We have recently added new flavours - Blue Lychee Magic, Blue Goddess and Sweet Dream Blue Tea. With a cool Ube ice cream option and a hot Blue Tea blend choice, you are definitely ready for summer! #butterflypea #ube #PurpleSweetPotato #magnum #icecream #vegan

Jump straight to recipe When you marry Pandan with Cendol, you get the most delicious and delicately fragrant labour of love cake ever! Today, in light of the upcoming Christmas season, we are delighted to share with you a recipe for Pandan Cendol Cake. A word of caution though, you'll need a lot of patience and dedication to create this one. But it's totally worth it. So, without further ado, let's jingle all the way through the story behind this delectable dessert! Cendol (/ˈtʃɛndɒl/) is an iced sweet dessert commonly found in Southeast Asia. It is highly popular in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and Myanmar. The mere mention of Cendol is enough to make people feel faint with delight as its taste practically transports you to paradise. It is the one dessert that has everyone hunting for the best cendols all over with the best ones to be found in a little stall by the roadside. The Cendol dessert is generally made up of bits of green rice flour jelly, coconut milk and palm sugar syrup. Every chef has their own unique way of dressing up their cendol. Some add diced jackfruit, sweetened red azuki beans, or even durian (those who do not mind its particular "aroma"!) Here's the Pandan Cendol Cake recipe Group A: Pan size (Pandan Chiffon) 7” round pan (with removable bottom cake pan), height is 3” 4 egg yolks (large or A size) 20g castor sugar 50g corn oil 70g Pandan Milk ( Mix 10g or more Pandan powder with 70g milk or coconut milk) 1 tbsp Pandan leaf extract for green food colouring (more for a deeper green colour) 100g cake flour 4 egg whites (large or A size) 1tsp lemon juice or 1/4tsp cream of tartar 60g castor sugar Method Lightly whisk egg yolk with sugar. Add corn oil. Stir to combine. Then add Pandan milk. Stir and combine well. Add cake flour. Stir to mix well. Set aside. Add lemon juice into the egg white and beat until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat until almost stiff or firm peaks form (hand mixer at speed 2 takes about 4 mins). Take 1/3 portion of meringue and use a hand balloon whisk to mix with the egg yolk mixture until light. Fold 1/3 of the meringue into the egg yolk mixture using a silicone spatula. Fold well. Then fold in the remaining meringue and then fold to combine. Pour batter into the pan. (Note: It is not necessary to line the pan with paper. If you have a normal cake pan, just line the side and bottom with baking paper then remove cake from cake pan as soon as you take it out of the oven) Bake in a pre-heated oven at 140C for 25 mins. If you use the lower rack, place it on the second rack from the bottom. Then, increase to 170C and continue to bake for 30 mins. Immediately invert the cake pan onto a wire rack. Let it cool for about 10-15 mins. Remove cake from the cake pan and continue to cool on wire rack. If you want to maintain a nice dome shape, then you will have to remove the cake from the cake pan as soon as it is taken out of the oven. Then, leave it to cool on a wire rack. Cut away the dome on the top, then cut it into 3 pieces. All these beautiful desserts are made with @my.blue.tea Superfood Super Powder. From top left - (1) Pandan, Pitaya & Durian Madeleines, (2) Chilli Cake (3) Pandan Ondeh Ondeh Swissroll (4) Dragon Fruit Cloud Cake (5) Purple Sweet Potato Angku and (6) the classic Pulut Tai Tai Group B: Cendol Jellies 1tbsp Pandan leaf extract (you can add more to get your desired colour) 200ml water 25g cornstarch 5g mung bean starch (You can substitute this with rice starch.) 5g wheat starch (Not compulsory. You can omit this if you can't find it.) 15g granulated cane sugar ¼ tsp lye water (optional) Method Prepare an ice bath by placing ice in a large bowl filled with water. Add 200 ml water, cornstarch, mung bean starch, wheat starch, sugar, pandan extract and lye water (if you have it). Turn on the heat to high, then stir the mixture with a spatula. Once the mixture starts to thicken, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook until it becomes a translucent paste. Cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully transfer the paste to a potato ricer -- working in batches, squeeze the paste through the ricer over the top of the ice bath, ensuring the "cendol noodles" are submerged in the ice water. Leave the cendol in the ice water for 15 minutes. Drain the cendol and set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use. Group C: Sago Layer 120g pearl sago 70g castor sugar 100g pandan milk water ( I use the balance pandan milk from making the sponge cake, about 13g, then I add 87g water.) Method Wash the pearl sago then soak in clean water. Keep adding more water as the sago will begin to expand once it is soaked. Do this for 45 mins. Mix soaked sago, sugar and pandan milk water in a mixing bowl. Stir to mix well. Pour into a 7” steaming tray and steam over medium heat for 30 mins. Set aside to cool. Now we can start assembling our two pandan sponge cakes (Group A) and sago layer (Group C) before making the coconut mousse layer. I used the same 7" removable bottom cake to assemble. Cendol The ingredients of cendol rely heavily on aren (sugar palm) and coconut. The original or basic ingredients are coconut milk, jelly noodles made from rice flour with green food colouring (usually derived from the pandan leaf), shaved ice, and palm sugar. Cendol is known as Lot Chong in Thai, chè ba màu with beans in Vietnamese and in Myanmar, mont let saung. They all have something in common - shaved ice, pandan and coconut milk. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cendol#cite_note-Minuman_Tradisional_Indonesia-31) You can sprinkle our Durian Latte Powder or Jackfruit Latte Powder over this Cendol to zest it up a bit. It completely sold out at the Malaysian Festival 2018 with our Cendol with Durian Powder. Group D: Coconut Mousse Layer (Prepare this after placing the chiffon cake and sago layer into the cake pan) 20g gelatine powder 50g hot water 250g thickened cream 50g castor sugar 175g coconut cream Method Mix the gelatine powder and hot water. Stir it while the gelatine is melting in the hot water. Mix well. Mix sugar and coconut cream in a saucepan, bring to boil. As soon as you see it boiling, pour in the gelatine powder and stir to mix well. Remove from heat and set aside. Beat the thickened whipped cream over another big bowl that is filled with ice and water. Beat over high speed until stiff and firm. If the gelatine mixture still feels hot, place the saucepan over the big bowl with iced water to bring the mixture to room temperature. Then mix it well with whipped cream. Group E: Gula Melaka Agar-agar (Prepare this after the coconut mousse has set) 1/2tsp Agar-agar powder 10g coconut milk 40g Gula Melaka or palm sugar, chopped 1tbsp castor sugar 180g water Looking to have a Pandan-style Christmas this season? Order from our latest collection, our Pandanlicious Christmas Pack, here! Method Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to boil and mix well. Place the saucepan over a bowl of tap water to bring down to room temperature before pouring on the cake. To Assemble the Cendol Cake Slice the pandan sponge cake into 3-4 pieces (4 pieces to get a thinner cake layer). Remove the sago layer from the steaming tray (you can place a piece of cling film on it). Place the first piece of pandan cake on the sago layer. Trim the sago layer to the same size as the pandan cake. Place the removable bottom disc from the cake pan on to the first pandan sponge cake and place them in the cake pan. You should be able to see a small gap along the sides of the pan - this gap is to to be filled in with coconut mousse later. Place the second piece of pandan sponge cake on top of the sago layer. Pour 300g of coconut mousse on top. Scatter in the cendol jellies and fill the gap along the sides. You may also put in a few cooked red beans. Then shake the pan to let the coconut mousse flow and fill the gap. Place the cake tin into the freezer for up to 5 mins to set. Remove the cake pan from the freezer. Touch the coconut mousse to see if has set, then place the third piece of pandan sponge cake on top. Pour the remaining coconut mousse on the sponge cake and level it. Store in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to let it set (you may place it in the freezer to speed up the process). Lastly, pour in Gula Melaka agar-agar on the coconut mousse. Store in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. And after a long and arduous day in the kitchen, perhaps the best way to truly enjoy the fruits of your labor as well as get into the holiday spirit is to enjoy your beautiful Pandan Cendol Cake with some piping hot Blue Tea. Hope this delicious sweet dish makes your Christmas season all the more sweeter! Choose our beautiful range of Blue Tea or blue tea blends e.g. Blue Myrtle, Blue Goddess About Catherine Thank you Catherine for another beautiful recipe! Catherine has been sharing a lot of recipes along with beautiful photos of her creations. She considers herself to be someone who loves baking and not so good a cook. Catherine works as a specialist psychologist during the week and enjoys baking over the weekend. She sees baking as an extremely healthy and healing activity as it helps calm the senses and restore the mind and spirit. Not to mention, it absolutely delights the stomach! Catherine has contributed quite a few recipes containing our Superfood Powders and the most shared and viewed is her Blue Butterfly Mochi recipe. That is one recipe you´d really want to sink your teeth into! Another beautiful recipe for you to try is her Durian and Pandan Crepe. She is clearly not shying away from fruits that have very strong flavours! Follow Catherine on her Instagram for inspiration and ideas - https://www.instagram.com/catherine_cang/

MasterChef ...... hits the Jackpot with Jackfruit Latte Powder Sour Plum and Jackfruit Latte Layer Cake Our friend, Zaleha Kadir Olpin is most well-known for being a contestant in MasterChef UK Season 14, where her traditional chicken rendang was criticised by judges for not being crispy, causing her to be eliminated from the competition. Since then, Zaleha has gained tremendous support from foodies all over the world. And have gone on to publish her cookbook and various sauces that are always sold out. So we are over moon that we are so lucky to have Zaleha who wants to have fun with Jackfruit Latte Powder not to mention craving for some Cempedak - to create something sensational. Here you go - Sour Plum and Jackfruit Latte Layer cake. Read all about Jackfruit (Cempadak) here. "Experimenting making Layer Cake using Jackfruit Latte from @my.blue.tea Australia. Besides making a delicious creamy fragrant latte, this Jackfruit powder has proven to be versatile and today my girls and I made a delicious layer cake. Originally a sour plum cake recipe, I try to infuse the Jack Fruit flavour in the yellow batter and took out the pandan flavour from the green batter mix so there will not be too many mixed up flavour. I must say the subtleness of the jack fruit works well with the tangy sour plum pieces and to get a double thumbs up from Mr Olpin and girls, I thought I must share this with Alexx. Here you go Alexx, your jackfruit latte is a favourite in this household be it a latte or in a cake. Kek Lapis Asam Haw Flakes dengan Cempedak. Memula nak try resipi ni rasa macam tak kena je cempedak dengan asam haw flakes tapi di sebabkan malas nak buat dua biji kek kita cuba je la. Memang sedap sangat. Kita pakai serbuk latte Cempedak dari @my.blue.tea dan rasa latte macam original cempedak. Sedap sangat!" INGREDIENTS : * 7 large eggs * 250 grams butter, softened * Half cup of sugar * I whole can of condensed milk (397 grams) * 200 grams Marie biscuit or in the UK we call it Rich Tea biscuits * 200 grams of Jacobs Cream Crackers * 3 tbsp of @my.blue.tea jackfruit latte powder * ½ tsp baking soda * Pinch of salt * Sour plum pieces (haw flakes) * Yellow and green food colouring (optional) * Melted butter to brush on the cake layers BUY NOW - BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER Some other bakes by Zaleha with @my.blue.tea Butterfly Pea Powder. METHOD : (1) Place both the biscuits in a food processor and blend into a fine powder (2) Beat eggs till light. (3) In another bowl beat butter and sugar till pale. (4) Mix in the beaten eggs and gently beat to mix. (5) Add in the condensed milk and baking soda and beat again till everything is incorporated. (6) Sift the biscuit powder. Gently fold them into the mixture. (7) Divide the mixture equally into two bowls. (8) Add in the Jackfruit Latte Powder into one of the bowls and stir to mix. Put a little bit of yellow colouring if you prefer. (optional) (9) Add in a drop of the green colouring (optional) into the other mixture and gently fold to mix. (10) Boil enough water in a steamer. I used a 9-inch round tin that fits into my steamer. If you have a smaller steamer you might want to steam the cake in two batches. (11) Grease your baking tin and line it with baking paper. Spoon in few tbsp of the green batter into your baking tin, spread them evenly into a thin layer, arrange the sour plums pieces and steam it for 4 minutes. (12) Transfer onto wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes before inverting them on the rack. (13) Remove the baking paper and let cool before cutting them. Enjoy. Who is That Rendang Lady? Zaleha grew up in Malaysia and was taught to cook traditional Malaysian dishes by her mother from an early age. She has lived abroad for over 20 years and considers herself to be well-versed in international cookery having lived in South Korea, the Middle East and Australia. But, she still goes back to her traditional cooking roots when it comes to having family or guests around for supper. Stay tuned as Zaleha shares some of these favourite family recipes with you! Zaleha lives in Bristol with her husband and youngest daughter and owns the successful Malaysian KitchenUK Supper Club. Besides the Supper Club, Zaleha also teaches Malaysian cookery at a local cookery school and is starting her own YouTube channel to share with the world how special Malaysian food is due to the multicultural populations in Malaysia. Masterchef UK Contestant 2018 Author of My Rendang Isnt Crispy Cookbook Food Demos | Cookery Lesson | Private Dining and Catering Instagram @zaleha.olpin More on Zaleha on our website soon on My Blue Tea's Chefs Profile column - so subscribe for that Crispy Rendang Recipe!! If you are the lucky ones in the UK you are able to purchase Zaleha's Malaysian Rendang Paste and Malaysian Sambal Paste. https://www.facebook.com/thatrendanglady/ Her cookbook "My Rendang Isn't Cripsy" is available online and on Amazon. Sources : https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/food/2018/08/30/masterchef-uk-zaleha-olpin-crispy-rendang https://www.bristolwomensvoice.org.uk/that-rendang-lady/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/27gk8Xngfg1h5QhJ99pC4fw/zaleha https://www.feedthelion.co.uk/zaleha-olpin-masterchef-gourmand-cookbook/ https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/05/590580/zaleha-bags-top-cookbook-award

Blue Pea Rice Nasi Lemak has never been this Gorgeous and Healthy! We hope everyone is staying safe during this challenging period, and we would like to inform our customers that our online store is still open 24/7. We are sending parcels and orders Australia wide and internationally with some delays due to fewer flights and lock downs in various countries. Australia Post has details on their website so please check if you are ordering from overseas. Across various social media, we are seeing that rice is now highly sought after in many supermarkets, so why not add some fun to your meal by making our beautiful Butterfly Pea Blue Rice. We have rolled out a series of #StayAtHomeRecipes on our Facebook Page - MY BLUE TEA covering a range of recipes that are easy to make with the whole family. Whet your appetite with our Durian Avocado Smoothie, Malaysian Pandan Chicken Curry, Thai Chicken Coconut Soup (with Vegan options) and Vegan treat protein balls. Get the world's first Pandan Dalgano recipe on our Instagram @my.blue.tea and more recipes will be published soon including "How to make natural Play Dough" with MY BLUE TEA's all natural plant based colours ? Family fun time! To spice things up, we are looking for new recipes for culinary ideas so if you are ready to be the next Master Chef or just enjoy pottering about in the kitchen, let us know! BUT this is not limited to food, it can be cosmetics, body care, organic cleaning materials anything related to the health benefits of our Superfood Powders. We are offering three lucky people a value pack of $100 of our products so email us on info@mybluetea.com.au to share your culinary experiments! When we were approached by Asian Inspiration to feature and share some of our recipes on MY BLUE TEA Facebook Page and website - they selected Rita's "Blue Rice Nasi Lemak". Rita is a wonderfully generous person and was more than happy to share her gorgeous recipe with Asian Inspiration and for you here. You may also like Rita's Pulut Tai-Tai recipe. See recipe here: Pulut Tai-Tai COCONUT RICE : • 3 cups jasmine rice • ½ tablespoon salt • 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced • 2 pandan leaves, tied into a knot • 3 cups coconut milk • 1/2 cups water • 1 tsp spoon MY BLUE TEA – Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder Easy way to do coconut rice is to buy My Blue Tea Nasi Lemak Premix Powder ANCHOVY SAMBAL : • 6 tablespoons dried chilli paste • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole • 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced • 4 shallots, peeled and cut in half • 3/4 cup water • 6 tablespoons peanut oil • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste • 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste • 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced • 3 tablespoons tamarind water, or 2 tablespoons tamarind liquid concentrate ACCOMPANIMENTS : • 6 banana leaves (12 by 9 inches each), cleaned • 1/2 small cucumber, sliced • 3 hard-boiled eggs, cut in half • Fried Peanuts and Anchovies (or white baits) FOR NASI LEMAK : 1. Prepare the coconut rice: Wash the rice by gently rubbing it with your fingers in a bowl filled with water. When the water becomes cloudy, drain the water and repeat the process until the water is clear. Place the rice in a large saucepan and add the salt, ginger, pandan leaves, coconut milk, and water and cook a few minutes more. Cook all the ingredients in a rice cooker. When the rice is done, remove the garlic, ginger and pandan leaves and stir the rice. Divide into 2 portions. One portion white and one portion mixed with MY BLUE TEA - Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Powder. Then mix both rice types together. Or simply buy My Blue Tea Nasi Lemak Premix Powder - so easy! 2. Prepare the anchovy sambal - Blend the dried chilli, garlic, ginger, shallots, and ¼ cup of water in a blender to a smooth paste with the consistency of applesauce. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the sambal paste, salt, and sugar and stir-fry until fragrant and until the oils separate onto the surface. This takes about 10 minutes. Add the onion and cook until the onion is soft for another 5 minutes. Add tamarind water and the remaining ½ cup water and mix well to combine with the paste. Now add half the crispy anchovies and allow to cook for 5 minutes. Taste the sambal and add more sugar or salt if needed; you want a balanced sweet-salty taste. Turn off the heat. 3. To serve, line each plate with a banana leaf. Place about 1 cup of the cooked coconut rice in the middle of the leaf. (If you like, press the rice into a bowl first and then invert it onto the plate for a neat domed shape.) * Put about 3 tablespoons of the anchovy sambal on top of the rice. * Place a few slices of cucumbers, half of a hard-boiled egg, and * Finally 1 tablespoon each of the peanuts and fried anchovies around the rice. * Serve warm. BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY POWDER NOW Blue Butterfly Pea Nasi Lemak Now you see how easy it is to use Blue Butterfly Pea Powder on your rice, you can do it Rita's way - sprinkle the Blue Powder over the warm rice and mix it. Or you can mix some Blue Butterfly Pea Powder in your rice cooker when the rice is 90% cooked - sprinkle in some Blue Butterfly Pea Powder in half of the rice and mix and then let the rice cook for a marbled effect. BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA / BUTTERFLY PEA TEA Blue Butterfly Pink Lemon Soda Water Rita's Nasi Lemak is not for the faint of heart! It's spicy so a lovely accompaniment to this gorgeous "Blue Rice Nasi Lemak" is a Blue Butterfly Lemon Soda Water. This is a quick recipe done with our Blue Butterfly Pea Powder - refreshing, alkalising and delicious! Great for Parties and with Spicy Blue Nasi Lemak. Grab it now at our Easter Promotion with NSW Buy Regional Promotion until 13th April 2020. BLUE BUTTERFLY PINK LEMON SODA WATER : (1) Add half to 1 teaspoon of Blue Butterfly Pea Powder to 150ml tepid water in a glass. Stir to dissolve Blue Powder, gently breaking up any lumps, until mixture is even and colour has dissolved. (2) In a 1.2 litre jug, add ice, lemon slices and honey to taste (optional). (3) Pour Blue Butterfly mixture over ice and lemon, then top up with Soda water. You will see the colour changing effect.💕💕💕 (4) Stir well and serve. Garnish with mint leaves or a slice of lemon. Note - you may substitute lemon with grapefruit or lime. They're just as delicious and refreshing. SWEET RITA NYONYA KUEH Rita does a lot of private catering and if you have a function or would like to order some as a treat for yourself, contact Sweet Rita Nyonya Kueh in Sydney, NSW. Enjoy! Stay Safe! Stay Home! and Wash your Hands! #BlueButterflyPowder #healthbenefits #vegan #pancakes #bungatelang #Breakfast

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