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Mum said eat your Greens! Have you ever been told to have a drink of green tea at the early signs of a cold or flu? Or to rub aloe vera gel on a burn to heal it faster? These popular recommendations go much deeper than simple tradition. What is it that gives these plants the power to heal? Modern scientific research has come a long way with uncovering how and why these simple recommendations work. When we combine this research with traditional insights, it becomes clear that plants have something real to offer. What is the Power of Plants? The power of plants is certainly an interesting topic and is something we as humans have acknowledged from the very beginning. Early shamanistic healing practices explained a plant's power as a spirit living within the plant itself. Chinese and Ayurvedic herbal medicines suggest that the power of plants come from their innate qualities like hot or cold, wet or dry. They use these qualities to balance the body's systems. Homeopathy describes the “vital force” of plants and use this to promote healing. Whether for healing or food, plants have always played a central role in human development no matter how we describe where this power comes from. In today's technology and science-driven world, scientists are looking deeper than we ever have before to discover the true power of plants. As new techniques are developed, we are painting an ever clearer picture of the composition and characteristics of plants. Many modern practitioners recognise the power of a plant as what is contained in its chemical makeup. Durian, the King of Fruits - these fruit has a lot of health benefits which many took for granted. Durian Powder will be available on our website mid-August 2018 Food Aside from a few strains of bacteria, plants are the only organisms on earth that have the ability to take the sun's energy, convert it into a molecule, and store it in a usable form. This process is called photosynthesis and is one of the most important chemical processes taking place on the entire planet. Using this stored energy, plants build their structures using the essential chemicals of life. They take carbon, nitrogen, phosphorous, calcium, and numerous other minerals to create its structures. When we eat plants, we are in effect consuming all of these minerals, elements, and stored energy in a useable form. In this way, the power of plants as food comes down to its chemistry as well. Whether sugar, protein, or fat, the source of energy is a molecule designed and built by the plant itself. Purple Sweet Potato Intense Powder will be available mid-August 2018 - remember to visit our website MY BLUE TEA or follow us on Instagram @my.blue.tea for latest updates and inspiration. Medicine Plants have been used as medicine since the early stages of human development. Generally, when a plant is used for its medicinal components it is termed a “herb”. They are like little chemical factories. They take in the raw materials; light, water, minerals, and CO2, and convert them into an array of different chemicals. Some of these chemicals are key principles for nutrition like the energy-storing sugars and fats, the all important amino acids, as well as a nearly unlimited array of other chemicals that can exert either a medicinal, neutral, or toxic effect on the body. Clitoria Ternatea or Butterfly Pea flower has loads of health benefits but it was used by the Straits Chinese in Melaka since the 14th century as food colourant. High in anti-oxidants and anthocyanins - the natural blue hue from the flower itself. The Power of Plants is Contained Within its Phytochemicals A chemical manufactured by a plant is known as a phytochemical. This stems from the latin word phyto, which means plant. Many modern herbalists and natural practitioners consider the “power” of a plant to be contained in its phytochemical makeup. In modern times, there is a lot of research looking into the mechanisms behind the various phytochemicals present in nature. Researchers are interested in understanding what it is that makes a plant medicinal or nutritious, and how we can use it more effectively to promote healing and overall wellbeing. As these chemicals become better understood, we are beginning to learn why many of the traditional recommendations for these plants actually work, and how we can make them work even better. Moringa - called the Miracle Tree - now available in our Miracle Blue Tea! Yum to good health BUY SUPERFOOD SUPER POWDER NOW You probably know some of these phytochemicals One of the most well-known classes of phytochemicals are the alkaloids. These can be further classified into all kinds of more chemically specific and equally complex sounding chemical groups. A good example of this is a class of alkaloids known as the xanthine alkaloids such as caffeine and theobromine. These alkaloids are found in many species of plants spread the world over, but the most famous examples are tea (Camellia sinensis) and coffee (Coffea arabica). The phytochemical, caffeine, works mainly by causing a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, which is what gives you that sensation of focus and alertness. On the opposite spectrum, the well known alkaloid morphine, which you may know as the powerful painkiller often given after surgery in hospitals, is actually extracted from plants. A morphine molecule works by physically blocking your body's pain receptors so that it cannot deliver the message of “pain” to the brain. Thus the sensation of pain disappears! Alkaloids are just one class of powerful phytochemicals found in the plant world, other famous examples are the free-radical scavenging “polyphenols”, the aromatic “terpenes”, and the blood cleansing “saponins”. Don't like your greens? Have Purple Sweet Potato Latte instead. And do you know that Purple Sweet Potato is the only food certified as the "Superfood" ? Antioxidants We need oxygen to survive. It plays a crucial role in our mitochondria's ability to turn sugar and fat into the energy we use to run, talk, chew, digest, and any other activity we do throughout the day. The problem is that oxygen has a destructive influence on our cells as a side effect. Have you ever heard of the term free radicals? Well, oxygen is the king of free radicals. It is not the strongest, but it is by far the most common. Think of oxygen as greedy, it’s always looking for new additions to its structure which we call electrons. If it cannot find another atom that offers the exact amount of electrons it needs, it will steal them from the atoms making up different parts of your cells. If this happens too often, it will cause the cell to fall apart and die. When you consider the amount of oxygen we breath in and out each day for the duration of our lifetime, this can have a profound effect on the cells within the body. The answer to this problem is antioxidants. Our bodies produce a few of these chemicals on our own, but it is not enough to keep tabs on the huge amounts of oxygen floating around in our cells. Plants produce a lot of antioxidant chemicals that can be delivered to the cells directly from the digestive system. These chemicals work by finding oxygen and other electron stealing free radicals and gives them exactly what they need from its own chemical structure. In effect, they neutralise all the nasty cell destroying free radicals by satisfying their greed for subatomic particles. This prevents them from stealing pieces from our cells instead. It is easy to consume antioxidants from plants, as they are chalked full of them. Plants have become exceptionally good at releasing antioxidants into its own tissues to prevent this sort of damage from occurring to itself. BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA OR THE MIRACLE BLUE TEA Roselle Ice Tea with lime & mint - packed with Vitamins A, B & C. Adaptogens Without a doubt, one of the most interesting classes of plants, and the best examples of the incredible power plants contain within their roots, leaves, and seeds are the adaptogens. This class of herb is defined as producing a general balancing and health promoting action on the body. They are especially interesting because they do not have just one mechanism of action. Instead, they tend to work in a broader sense for a much larger variety of diseases and disorders. Have you ever seen those infographics on Pinterest, or those herbal product ads suggesting the benefits of a certain plant where the list seems to go on forever? How can one plant offer so many benefits, especially when many of these benefits seem totally unrelated? The answer is that the herb is most likely an adaptogen. They really do offer such a broad level of support to the body that they have been found useful for a long list of different conditions. Some work by influencing areas of the brain that control homeostasis, some are powerful antioxidants, and others replenish the body's neurotransmitters and messenger molecules so that it can better communicate within itself to oversee and manage healing and repair. The power of plants runs deep, but our understanding of this power still has a long way to go. Modern analytical techniques, combined with traditional insights have helped us theorize and test where this power truly comes from and how we can best put it to use. ​ Safflower Powder - available in July 2018 - a great natural colour for you cooking/baking or as Safflower Tea. Enjoy Lovely desserts from all natural plant based colours and flavours by Chef Sabrina , Sydney - @goingbasicscakes Known as Pandanus or Pandan in short, otherwise Screwpine - widely used in desserts and for its aroma - health benefits - Read on. Article by Justin Cooke I am a herbalist and love all things nature. I spent most of my childhood as a Scout, where I was taught how useful the natural world can be. Most of my free time is spent either hiking, writing, or learning new skills. I began my medical training as a paramedic, and took some online courses for herbology on the side. My love for plants soon lead me deep into the Amazon rainforest of Peru to work at an Ayahuasca retreat centre. I worked with local shamans to treat a wide range of conditions through the use of plant medicines. Read more. Disclaimer: The information contained on this site is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician. It is not meant to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, circumstances or adverse effects. You should seek prompt medical care for any health issues and consult your doctor before using alternative medicine or making a change to your regimen. #Pandan #ButterflyPea #Roselle #Safflower #PurpleSweetPotato #Durian

How to make Butterfly Pea Bounty Bars? Bounty Bars, a simple protein ball version and are super easy to make – all you need is 5 ingredients, 5 minutes and a food processor! They are vegan, full of protein and other super nutritious ingredients. The best thing about these energy bites is that they can be stored in the fridge for up to 10 days with no problems! Trust us! It won't last that long! INGREDIENTS - * 3 cups shredded coconut * 1 cup almond meal * 3/4 cup maple syrup * 1/4 cup coconut milk (canned) * 1 tsp of My.Blue.Tea Butterfly Pea Powder or to desired colour. ** Put everything in a food processor and process until it comes together in a sticky ,dough. ** Press into lined pan and pop into freezer while you prepare the chocolate coating. BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER NOW Butterfly Pea - Blue Bounty - all natural BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER NOW CHOCOLATE COATING Ingredients & Method * 1/2 cup melted coconut oil * 1/4 cup maple syrup * 1/3 cup cacao powder Mix all ingredients together ready to coat. Take the bars out of the freezer and cut into smaller bars or squares. Coat with chocolate and re-coat if needed. BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA Blue Herbal Tea - our best seller Recipe Notes You may also try this recipe with Pandan Powder - in fact Pandan Powder goes extremely well with coconut and peanut butter. BUY PANDAN POWDER Yum! these Blue Bounty Bars Don't forget to check out our Superfood, Super Powder Pack offer and newest addition, yellow/orange colour from another lovely plant Safflower. Majestic Yellow! Sources - https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/cornbread-4/86b8f467-b181-4b4b-a709-https://veganlifebeachbreaks.com/2014/04/07/coriander-kaffir-lime-leaf-cornbread-v-gf/ https://foodwatch.com.au/blog/carbs-sugars-and-fibres/item/agave-is-it-better-than-sugar.html #ButterflyPeaPowder #proteinballs #VEGAN #coconut #Pandan #roselle

How to make Butterfly Pea Blue Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting? You'll never eat Red Velvet again after seeing these Blue Velvet cake made using Blue Butterfly Pea Powder with interesting blue hues......... and more after our Blue Flower Party Event in Melbourne at Neil Perry's/Omega Kitchen at Prahan Market on 30th June and 1st July, 2018 this weekend. Come join us.... We will be rolling out all natural GREEEEEN VELVET too.... yum! Legend has it Red Velvet was first created by a chef at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and since then, this crimson cake has developed quite a fan base across the country. If you thought red velvet was the best thing ever to happen to your birthday cake, you'll be glad to know your beloved red cake is about to get even better. Behold, blue velvet.If you haven't heard of blue velvet before, let me fill you in on a sweet secret. Blue velvet is pretty similar to red velvet, in terms of taste. It's a dense, moist cake with a combination of buttermilk, vanilla and cocoa powder as its main ingredients.Unlike its red, passé predecessor, it has a gorgeous blue (maybe purple) interior concealed underneath its fluffy, cream cheese frosting facade. Ingredients : Yield 6 cupcakes or a 6 inch cake tin 120gm plain flour 110gm sugar 1 tbsp MYBLUETEA Blue Butterfly Pea Powder 1 tsp baking powder A pinch of salt 100ml canola oil 70 ml buttermilk Cream Cheese Frosting ingredients : 125gm Philadelphia CC 70gm icing sugar(adjust according to your own liking ) Some freshly squeezed lemon juice ( adjust according to your liking ) 1 tsp or more of MYBLUE TEA Blue Butterfly Pea Powder BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER NOW Butterfly Pea Blue Velvet Cupcakes Methods: Preheat oven at 160 degree * Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. * Whisk egg lightly n mix with wet ingredients. * Mix both dry n wet ingredients together n whisk thoroughly till batter become smooth. *Use ice cream scoop to divide batter evenly into cupcake paper ( lined in the muffin tray) * Bake in the centre rack for 20 min. * Remove the cakes from tray 3 min after out from oven n allow to cool. Butterfly Pea Blue Velvet Cupcakes Cream Cheese Frosting: * Use mixer to cream all the ingredients together till soft n fluffy. *Divide the frosting into 2 portions n add blue pea powder into 1 portion. * Scoop the frosting alternatively ( plain n blue pea) into pipping bag with noozle attached. * Pipe the frosting on the cooled cupcakes n decorate with fondant flower Enjoy you Butterfly Pea Blue Velvet cupcake with a cup of warm Blue Tea - choose any of the lovely herbal blend or miracle blend. ALSO CHECKOUT OUR BLUE HERBAL TEA & THE MIRACLE TEA Blue Herbal Tea - our best seller with lemongrass, ginger and with Pandan, of course #healthbenefits #Pandan #ButterflyPeaFlowerTea #vegan #redvelvet #bluevelvet

How to Make Easy Blue Pea Flower Ice Cream using Blue Butterfly Pea Powder? by Jackie M Tang, "I got into this “food thing” because of my determination to recreate the food of my Malaysian childhood, so it’s always a bit frustrating when my efforts are hampered by the non-availability of critical ingredients in Australia. For 20 years, one such ingredient was something called bunga telang, aka blue pea or blue butterfly flower, which gives a beautiful blue hue to select Malaysian and Southeast Asian dishes. Now that natural blue pea flower extract is available in powder form courtesy of My Blue Tea, I’m experimenting (in collaboration with the company) with different ways to use them, not just within the realm of traditional Asian cooking but also in everyday recipes. This is one such example; a simple 3-ingredient ice cream that doesn’t require an ice cream machine." BUTTERFLY PEA FLOWER ICE CREAM OR BLUE PEA FLOWER ICE CREAM - (both names are inter-changeable) INGREDIENTS: * 600ml thickened cream * 1 can condensed milk (397g) * 2 tsps MY BLUE TEA - Blue Butterfly Powder BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER NOW METHOD : * Whip cream until thickened. * Add condensed milk and blue pea powder and continue to mix until combined. * Transfer into a container and freeze until solid. * Serve on its own or with fruit or other toppings. Grab the original post by Jackie on How to Make Blue Pea Flower Ice Cream? - 3 ingredients Blue Pea Ice Cream - easy and healthy, all natural plant based colours and flavours. Cooking video will be uploaded soon. Blue Pea Ice Cream all natural plant based colourant BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA Blue Herbal Tea - our best seller OR try another healthy option; The Blue Miracle Tea with Moringa leaves. OPTION : A suggestion, for the above 3-ingredient Ice Cream you might like to substitute with MY BLUE TEA - Pandan Powder and Shredded Coconut - and make it a 4-ingredient Ice Cream - add shredded coconut as topping or mixed them into the ice cream. Yum! BUY PANDAN POWDER Pandan Ice Cream - yum! Sources - http://jackiem.com.au/2018/06/05/how-to-make-easy-blue-pea-flower-ice- #Pandan #butterflypeaflowertea #butterflypeapowder #Icecream #BluePeaIceCream #PandanIceCream

How to make Jalapeno Kaffir Lime Corn Bread? "I just recently received the kaffir lime leaf powder, and I've fallen in love with it!" "Good" corn bread is a matter of personal taste. Some like it sweet, some like it dense, others like it with a lighter texture (cake like) and there are many other preferences, including those that use canned, fresh or frozen corn. ... I strongly prefer a infusion style corn bread with some Asian flavours and of course, corn. JALAPENO KAFFIR LIME CORN BREAD For 4 Person(s) INGREDIENTS • 1/3 Cup All-Purpose Flour • 1 Cup Yellow Cornmeal • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder • 1 Salt • 1/2 Teaspoon MY BLUE TEA - Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder • 4 Tablespoons Agave Nectar (or substitute with Maple Syrup) • 1 Cup Milk • 2 Large Eggs • 4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted and Cooled • 2 Jalapeño Peppers, seeded and diced ** Optional - A handful of coriander (added into the dough) Jalapeno Kaffir Lime Corn Bread BUY KAFFIR LIME LEAF POWDER NOW METHOD : (1) Preheat oven to 350F. Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. (2) In a separate bowl, combine milk and eggs and whisk well. Add the butter, continuing to whisk until well combined. (3) Add wet ingredients plus agave nectar to the dry ingredients, stirring until all are well incorporated. (4) Lastly, stir in the diced jalapeno's. (5) Coat a loaf pan, cast iron skillet or other baking vessel with nonstick spray and pour in batter. Bake about 30 minutes, until interior is still just slightly moist but cooked through. BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA Blue Herbal Tea - our best seller (Photography by Ian Neo Photography) You might like to enjoy this Jalapeno Kaffir Lime Corn Bread with a pot of Blue Herbal Tea or Blue Latte or make a cup of Blue Milk for the children. The Blue Butterfly Powder is very versatile, taste earthy or neutral - something for you to challenge your creative self. There's a "Green & Yellow" colour in there somewhere in this. Test it in your home lab! Go create some beautiful colours. Recipe Notes : Use your judgment on the quantity of jalapeno peppers. If you're looking for corn bread with quite a bit of kick, opt for two. If you'd like a more subtle balance between the heat and the lime flavour, just use one. We used an 8" square Pyrex glass baking dish to bake the corn bread, so this is a viable option if you don't have a cast iron skillet. Kaffir Lime Leaves wonderful herb and easy to use and store in this Powder form. Sources - https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/cornbread-4/86b8f467-b181-4b4b-a709-https://veganlifebeachbreaks.com/2014/04/07/coriander-kaffir-lime-leaf-cornbread-v-gf/ https://foodwatch.com.au/blog/carbs-sugars-and-fibres/item/agave-is-it-better-than-sugar.html #jalapeno #cornbread #ButterflyPeaPowder #ButterflyPeaFlowerTea #kaffirlimeleaf #bread

"At that moment in time, I would have sold my body for a Bluuuuue latte"........ 1. The promoter in short is, "MY BLUE TEA" whose registered office is at 17 Dorset Drive, Sydney NSW 2075 Australia. 2. The competition is open to anyone creative aged 18 years or over except employees of MY BLUE TEA and their close relatives and anyone otherwise connected with the organisation or judging of the competition. 3. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions. 4. There is no entry fee but you would need to use MY BLUE TEA's - BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER product to be eligible - proof of purchase or acquisition will form part of the eligibility.. 5. The competition will be launched on 15th May 2018 - for all and any Latte Art submitted by 8th June 2018, Friday. 6. Follow @my.blue.tea and @restuadamhassan on Instagram. 7. Submit your Blue Latte Competition photo with the whole caption and tag @my.blue.tea 8. Create your own design of Latteart, using MY BLUE TEA's Blue Butterfly Pea Powder. The theme-design of Latteart is about Australia, it can be Koala, Kangaroo, Big Pineapple, Shark, our Aboriginal art or Visit Australia! 9. Slide the photos for some inspiration-design that was made originally by the Judge, @restuadamhasan. 9. The technic allowed is free pour or etching 10. Use an 8oz cup for the competition. 11. Upload the video to your Instagram account, make sure it's not private. The video must show your face and how you make it. 12. Write a caption with the name, your latte art design, your name, coffee shop, and country. 13. Upload followed by mentioning @my.blue.tea, @restuadamhasan, and hashtag #mybluetealatterartcompetition #mybluetea Blue Boxing Kangaroo @restuadamhasan / @my.blue.tea 14. You may submit multiple entries but only one will be eligible for any prize based on the judges decision . 15. Closing date for ALL entries will be Friday 9.00pm AEST Friday, 08 June 2018. 16. Winner's will be announced on Friday,15th June 2018 via Instagram and Facebook. 17. After this date, NO further entries nor correspondence will be permitted or entertained. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received by the closing date. 18. The CASH prizes are follows :- First Prize - AUD$200.00 Second Prize - AUD$150.00 Third Prize - AUD$100.00 HOW TO MAKE BLUE-LATTE : (a) Take the Blue Butterfly Pea Powder - about 1-2 grams (b) Blend/Dilute it with a bit of hot water (c) Then pour it with milk with your latteart designs The only time it’s acceptable to watch a barista at the bar is when you compliment their skills.“You’re so Boss.” HOW TO GET BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER : (a) Indonesia - @mouleelife - Whatsapp - +61 877 088 5287 (based in Bali) (b) Malaysia - (i) Uptrend Network Sdn Bhd - Malaysia Tel: +60 3 7783 9366 https://uptrend2u.com (ii) Celine's Malaysia - Tel: +6019 2783 709 (c) Taiwan & Australia - go to www.mybluetea.com.au or BUY DIRECT 19. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: Kanga Blue Latte @my.blue.tea “If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee”- a Barista life 20. MY BLUE TEA reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter. 21. MY BLUE TEA is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition. 22. MY BLUE TEA reserves the right to use all the photographs or images submitted as part of the competition and no claim for compensation will be made against the promoter. Acknowledgement of the contestant will be made in all promotional material. 23. Winners will be chosen by an independent adjudicator or panel of judges appointed by the MY BLUE TEA. 24. The winner will be notified by email and/or IG - @my.blue.tea /Facebook and/or letter. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner. 25. The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected / is delivered. 26. MY BLUE TEA's decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. 27. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions. 28. The competition and these terms and conditions will be governed by English law and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England. Koala Blue Latte - @restuadamhasan / @my.blue.tea 29. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image's in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current Australian and United Kingdom data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent. 30. The winner’s name will be available on 15th June 2018 after closing date. 31. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook, Instagram or any other Social Network or Internet Media. You are providing your information to MY BLUE TEA and not to any other party. The information provided will be used in conjunction with the privacy policy of MyBlueTea. MY BLUE TEA and its adjudicator will judge the competition and decide on the winner, which will be selected from all complete entries via IG and emails to info@mybluetea.com.au MY BLUE TEA‘s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into. The entrant must be following @CompanyName on Instagram or Facebook in order to enter. MY BLUE TEA shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage. MY BLUE TEA also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control. “Women aren’t supposed to make coffee…the Bible says, “He-brews” BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER NOW AT A SPECIAL PRICE OF $12 FOR THIS COMPETITION I love you a Latte! - Michael Keaton The Power of Blue with My Blue Tea’s Blue Butterfly Pea Powder💙💙 Here’s a Blue Latte made for Nyepi. Nyepi is a Balinese "Day of Silence" that is commemorated every Isakawarsa according to the Balinese calendar. It is a Hindu celebration mainly celebrated in Bali, Indonesia. #BlueTea #BlueBurgerBuns #butterflypeaflowertea #BLUELATTE #Kangaroo #Koala

How to make "Sweet & Savoury Cake/Cupcake" with Pandan Powder? When Sabrina came bursting onto the scene in Sydney we got in touch with her. Why? Because she makes awesome cakes, pastries, sweets and would love for her to try out our Superfood Powders namely the Blue Butterfly Pea Powder (or affectionately called in Malaysia as Bunga Telang Powder), Pandan, Roselle and Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder's. What amazes us is that she and her clients love the Roselle & Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder's and viola her Watercolour Roselle Cake was born for a client who wanted natural colour and a very healthy looking cake. We followed up with Sabrina and she has generously contributed her latest creation Sweet & Savoury Cake/Cupcake otherwise also known as "Nasi Lemak Cake" which McDonald's is now selling their version as "Nasi Lemak Burger". Sweet & Savoury Cake or Cupcake or "Nasi Lemak Cupcake" Ingredients : Part 1 (sift) a) Superfine flour - 100 grams b) Self-raising flour - 50 grams c) Baking powder - 1/2 tsp Part 2 a) Butter - 95 grams b) Caster sugar - 125 grams c) Egg - 1.5 nos d) Vanilla flavour - 1/2 tsp Part 3 (mixed in a bowl) a) Coconut milk - 100gm b) Water - 25 gm c) Milk - 1 tbsp d) MY BLUE TEA - Pandan Powder - 1/2 tsp (or to your desired colour) Puteri Salat made using My Blue Tea - Pandan Powder - the surface is so smooth BUY PANDAN POWDER DIRECTIONS a) Preheat oven to 160 degC. Prepare 2 x 6 " pan lined and greased (or 12 cupcakes tray) b) Sift ingredients in Part 1 c) Cream butter, castor sugar, vanilla until fluffy. d) Add egg one at a time, beat until well mixed e) Add flour, alternate with coconut milk at low speed. Do not over mix. f) Bake for +30 mins Swiss Meringue Buttercream with Cucumber Ingredients a) Egg white - 81 gm b) Caster sugar - 56gm c) Cold butter (cubes) - 187gm d) Vanilla flavours - 1 tsp Directions a) Double boil egg and caster sugar. Keep stirring until sugar is fully dissolved. b) Pour into mixer bowl and whip until stiff peak. c) Change to K-beater, add butter a little at a time, gradually increase speed to d) Mix well. e) Change to ballon whisk, add vanilla flavour and start whisking until buttercream turns until smooth and shiny texture. Sambal Recipe and Topping Ingredients a) 5 dried Chillie (soak in hot water) b) 1 onion c) 2 garlic d) Oil Grind all above and fry till fragrant a) Salt and sugar b) Tamarind water Add tamarind water, salt and sugar to taste Garnish a) Fried ikan bilis b) Cucumber puree c) Omelette Blue Cookie Power to this Champion Gymnast! Yeaii Sabrina is lovely to work with and very co-operative and her son too, Rayhan has graciously posted for us with the Big Blue Cookie even though he did ask mum if he can help to make cookie doughs of various colours in the kitchen. Once the cookie's popped out of the oven he gobbled one down within 5 mins and packed the remainder in his "rabbit bag" and told mum that it would be nice to share with their neighbours and its his "play time". Left all the cleaning to mummy tho! And Rayhan is the Champion in Gymnastic for the Junior Champion in Parramatta area must be the Big Blue Cookie with Blue Flower Power contains therein all natural blue colour none of the B1 and B2 artificial colouring. Some of the other Sabrina's creations using our Superfood Powders are - French Pastry Blue Butterfly Macaron - 3 colours and Roselle Wedding Cake BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER & PANDAN POWDER Butterfly Glaze Cake with Blue Butterfly Pea Powder Palm Sugar Cupcake or "Ondeh Ondeh" cupcake to be served with Pandan Tea BUY BLUE HERBAL TEABAGS Butterfly Pea Flower Tea - high in anti-oxidants and anthocyanins ABOUT SABRINA YEOW "Going Basic Cakes" was founded in 2015 and it’s Executive Pastry Chef is of course, Sabrina Yeow. Some background, after finishing her high school, Sabrina took up Diploma in Pastry and Baking with Shatec and has since never looked back. Graduating from Le Cordon Bleu (Australia) with Superior Pastisserie Certification in 2003, and have worked in several large hotels including Four Points Sheraton (Sydney), Sydney Hilton (Sydney) and Continental Patisserie over the period of 20 years. Included in her experiences, Sabrina has also participated in numerous competition for baking, decorating, modelling and won many medals with distinctions. Born in Singapore and greatly influenced by her mum’s amazing and yumilicious cakes, pastries biscuits and kuehs from young. The masterful and tasty creations from her mum brings about every emotions which became her will and strength to face every day’s challenges with her head held high. Hence, Sabrina grew up knowing with absolute certainty that Baking will become her life. Sabrina’s goal to make a difference through cakes and pastries was the most fulfilling career she could ever asked for. Seeing every widest smile from the youngest and the oldest after taking a bite from her hard work and receiving streams of compliments it only served to strengthen her drive and conviction to do even better and better she did. It doesn’t stop there, along the journey, Sabrina realised a new passion beyond just baking and started training aspiring bakers in groups and provided coaching to individuals ranging from 4 years old to 80 years old. Every single student that Sabrina taught shared their tales and stories with her. From dreams, ideals, passion, hope, aspirations and also real life challenges that we all face to the very heart wenching stories from 80 year olds with their war time stories of losing their love ones and tear jerking stories to be baking for the poor children stricken with cancer. Such is the emotional coaster ride that cakes and pastries can bring. Such is the reality that makes us human. And to see every student learning and achieving those skills that will allow them to make a difference to their lives and to the lives which they will touch is why Sabrina will never allow herself to stop teaching. You can order all the above wonderful cakes directly from Sabrina Yeow - Going Basics Cakes and French Pastry and if you wish to learn baking; Sabrina also teaches Pastry Class in Sydney, Melbourne and Singapore. Do contact Sabrina on - +61 481 244 623 #Pandan #ondehondeh #Macaron #ButterflyPeaPowder #Roselle #SeriMuka

How to make all natural Kaffir Lime Leaf Facial Scrub with Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder ? Using a facial scrub can make your skin feel beautiful, youthful, soft, and like it's glowing. Unlike a regular soap or cleanser, a facial scrub uses small particles, beads, or chemicals to get rid of the old skin cells and make way for new ones in a process known as exfoliation. The process is simple: to use a facial scrub, choose a natural or chemical scrub suited for your skin type, massage the scrub into damp skin for one minute, then rinse and moisturize your skin. Repeat once or twice a week. With all of its benefits, you should consider making a facial scrub a part of your weekly skin care routine. BENEFITS OF EXFOLIATING Natural facial scrubs are extremely effective at buffing away dead skin cells, but there are a number of other great reasons to work a scrub into your routine. One of the best things about exfoliating is that it not only removes the dry skin, it actually stimulates cell regeneration and gets the blood flowing to help make your face appear plumper and more youthful. Dry skin can make wrinkles and fine lines look more obvious, so rehydrating and replenishing skin can help reduce the visible signs of ageing. Facial scrubs can also remove any bacteria or grime that your cleanser might have missed, giving you an even deeper cleanse. As tempting as it may be to scrub daily, you should limit using your facial scrub to three times a week or every other day to avoid over-exfoliating your skin. Here you can try making your own natural facial scrub with Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder for its anti-aging properties and of course, that aroma - the fragrance. Its in the citronella family and we love it. Have this good old plant with us for the last 5-6 years. Kaffir Lime has been used in skin care and cosmetic topical applications including to slowing the breakdown of cells and minimizing age marks, scars and pimples. Kaffir lime leaves are an essential ingredient in many Malaysian and Thai cuisines, but are normally not ingested. Our unique process allows us to make the finest powders for easier consumption and absorption. Used aromatically to sooth and calm the body and mind to reduce stress. Health benefits of Kaffir Lime Leaf is on our Blog. Check it out. Kaffir Lime Facial Scrub BY KAFFIR LIME LEAF POWDER NOW BUY KAFFIR LIME LEAF POWDER NOW INGREDIENTS : 300 gm glutinous rice 300 gm coconut milk (santan as Magdalene calls it) 1-2 teaspoon My Blue Tea Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder METHOD : Put everything into the blender and whisk away Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder is added for it's fragrance and aroma and all its anti-oxidants benefits Once its blended evenly; scoop and keep about 10 grams each into a small tub and freeze it until you need to use it. Kaffir Lime also known as Limau Purut in Malaysia and Makroot in Thai and can be found in our garden. Kaffir Lime Scrub - store in small tubs and freeze them for future use BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA Blue Herbal Tea - our best seller The above recipe is courtesy of Magdalene Gan Penang, Malaysia. She has retired and look gorgeous and attest to this natural facial scrub including all the Blue Butterfly Pea flower tea she consumes regularly. And yes, that is how we connected - we love our garden and exchanged ideas often. And if you are 1st timer into making your own facial scrub do read the links below for pros and cons. This is just a suggestion; an alternative using all things natural and from your garden, kitchen or leftovers. Stay Young; Stay Gorgeous with My Blue Tea! Trio Kaffir Lime Cheesecake Photography by Ian Neo Photography Kaffir Lime Leaf Cheesecake recipe was published earlier and more Kaffir Lime Leaf recipes on our Blog soon. And Kaffir Lime Leaf taste so good in cheesecakes. The aroma...... oh! is so heavenly! Sources : https://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Facial-Scrub https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/news/a53481/how-to-exfoliate-your-face/ https://www.nourishedlife.com.au/article/949325/guide-natural-facial-scrubs.html https://fashionista.com/2018/02/bad-face-scrubs-physical-vs-chemical-exfoliation #healthbenefits #vegan #kaffirlime #cheesecake #facialscrub #butterflypeaflowertea

Terms & Conditions for Competition! “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.” – Zig Ziglar 1. The promoter in short is, "MY BLUE TEA" whose registered office is at 17 Dorset Drive, Sydney NSW 2075 Australia. 2. The competition is open to anyone creative aged 18 years or over except employees of MY BLUE TEA and their close relatives and anyone otherwise connected with the organisation or judging of the competition. 3. There is no entry fee but you would need to use MY BLUE TEA's - BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER product to be eligible - proof of purchase or acquisition will form part of the eligibility.. 4. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions. 5. To enter the competition and for further details visit @my.blue.tea and https://www.facebook.com/myblueteaAU/ 6. You may submit multiple entries but only one will be eligible for any prize based on the judges decision . 7. 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MY BLUE TEA and its adjudicator will judge the competition and decide on the winner, which will be selected from all complete entries via IG and emails to info@mybluetea.com.au MY BLUE TEA‘s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into. The entrant must be following @CompanyName on Instagram or Facebook in order to enter. MY BLUE TEA shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage. MY BLUE TEA also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control. “Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see.” – Confucius BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY PEA POWDER NOW As source of motivation some interesting products created by clients and fans below :- There is green and yellow in that wonderful Magical herb Photo courtesy of Green Potion, QLD Butterfly Blue Velvet Cupcake by Patiserrie Chef, Catherine Teo in Melbourne - Recipe on our Blog soon Blue Burger Buns - photo courtesy of Chef Sue Arukin, Malaysia Purple Sangria using Blue Butterfly Pea Powder - Recipe on our Blog Butterfly Pea Bathbombs - photo courtesy of Sheer Lush, NSW These are just some examples food and products made by our clients and friends using Blue Butterfly Pea Powder and Butterfly Pea herb. CREATE anything not limit yourself to food only. What inspires you? What do you look forward to? What will motivate you to think outside of the box and Why not make a huge comeback after a set back! In the household in which I was raised, the themes were pretty simple. ' Work hard. Don't quit. Be appreciative, be thankful, be grateful, be respectful. Also, never whine, never complain. And always, for crying out loud, keep a sense of humor.' - Michael Keaton #BlueTea #BlueBurgerBuns #ButterflyPeaBathbombs #ColourChangingDrink #ButterflyPeaPowder #Cupcakes

How to make Kaffir Lime Leaf Cheesecake ? When we decided to add GREEN (current Commonwealth Games inspired) colour to our line of Superfood Powders which would be the one? Kaffir Lime Leaves or Pandan Leaves - so we manufactured and launched both. I fell in love with Kaffir Lime when we had this wonderful Kaffir Lime Chicken Curry by Jackie M and also the Chicken Coconut Broth with Mushrooms called Tom Kha Gai! Love the aroma... and not the leaves that kept sticking in your mouth! Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder to the rescue! Catherine Teo made you this gorgeous cheesecake and she's great; totally co-operated and came up with this Green yummiest Kaffir Lime Leaf Cheesecake...... Move over Matcha - now these are the new Green! INGREDIENTS : * 5" x 1 Spring form cake tin * 250 gm Philadelphia cream cheese( lite) ( room temperature ) * 75 gm Digestive biscuit (Grind till fine) * 75 gm Rice Malt Syrup 25 gm * Olive oil spread( melted) * 125ml water1 teaspoons gelatine powder or 1.5 gelatine sheets. * 1/3 teaspoon vanilla paste ( optional) * 1/2 tbsp MYBLUETEA Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder * More Kaffir Lime Powder to decorate your cheesecake (sprinkle on top - Optional) * 1-2 Finger lime caviar (Optional) Kaffir Lime Cheesecake (with hidden finger limes caviar in the cake) that burst in your mouth BUY KAFFIR LIME LEAF POWDER NOW METHOD : * Mix biscuit and melted Olive oil spread till able to form a lump. * Spread evenly on the cake tin n press firmly .Chill for at least 30 min. Gelatine powder: * Mix with 125 ml water n bring to double boil till gelatine melted. Set aside. Creamcheese : * Use hand mixer to beat the cream cheese, vanilla paste and Rice malt syrup till smooth and creamy. * Pour in the melted gelatine n continue to beat till smooth and creamy. * Mix cream cheese batter with Kaffir lime powder n stirs will. TO ASSEMBLE THE CHEESECAKE : *Take out the chilled cake base and pour Creamcheese batter and smoothen the top by gentle moving the cake tin left and right. * Lastly, cover with aluminium foil n chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. * Gently use a knife to run over the side of the cake before remove the spring form cake tin. * Slice into 4 or 5 pieces and serve chilled. ADDED INGREDIENT (OPTIONAL) * You may add Finger Limes Caviar in between the cheesecake to give it a bit of zest when one bites into it. It's yum and it feels like biting into Ondeh-ondeh where there's a bust of palm sugar in your mouth. Bite size Kaffir Lime Caviar Cheesecake ! Yum Photography by Ian Neo Jeremy of Ian Neo Photography And if you wish to refresh about the health benefits of ingesting Kaffir Lime Leaf Powder here's the link - Health Benefits of Kaffir Lime Leaf. BUY THE MIRACLE BLUE TEA NOW The Miracle Blue Tea - limited edition Have it with a cup of warm Miracle Blue Tea - all superfoods for healthy living - buy The Miracle Blue Tea Tips: * Fold in some fresh finely chopped Kaffir lime leaves for the extra hit of taste. *Add another 1/2 tsp of gelatine powder if prefer a firmer texture. #vegan #cheesecake #kaffirlime #butterflypeaflowertea #dessert #desserts

Miracle Blue Tea blend - limited edition We've added a new superfood to this blend of Miracle Blue Tea - the Moringa Oleifera. Moringa Oleifera’s health benefits have long been well understood and cherished by the people of Asia and Africa. The Moringa tree’s uses as a health and medicinal plant can be traced back centuries; there are documented references of its oil being placed in the tombs of ancient Egyptians. Moringa is commonly known as drumstick tree because of these pods that hang from it during the major part of the year. What the East has known is now being understood by the West, as more and more people in Europe and America begin to explore the benefits of alternative healing. Because the Moringa tree is rich in nutrients, and because the tree’s various parts can all be used, its many benefits vary depending on which part of the plant is being used. The young, immature Moringa oleifera pods are the most valued and widely used of all the tree parts. The pods are extremely nutritious, containing essential amino acids, forming a complete protein source, and many vitamins, minerals, co-enzymes, and antioxidants. Moringa tree is drought tolerant and easily adapts to tropical and subtropical climate, enjoying wide distribution in Asia, Africa and parts of North America. It has been promoted as the Miracle Tree of Africa, thanks to its contribution to fighting malnutrition, checking water pollution and offering seemingly magical cures for a plethora of disease conditions. Moringa leaves 1. Moringa offers excellent nutritional support Having a Moringa tree in the garden is sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of the entire household. The leaves have the highest score in this regard. Moringa leaves are an excellent calcium source and a storehouse of many other minerals and vitamins. 100 grams of dry Moringa leaves contain 17 times more of calcium than milk and 25 times more iron than spinach. Their beta-carotene content is 10 times more than carrots. They are rich in minerals like potassium, iron and zinc and in Vitamin C and B-complex vitamins. Moringa leaves are surprisingly rich in protein too, containing 4 times of what eggs provide. There are 2 grams of protein in every cup of fresh Moringa leaves. Although most vegetable sources of protein are considered inferior to animal sources, Moringa has the advantage of containing all the essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. 2. Moringa extract lowers serum cholesterol Mainstream medicine is starting to recognise some of the health benefits of Moringa, one among them being its capacity to reduce cholesterol. Many traditional medicine systems of Asia have been using the extract of Moringa leaves and root as heart tonics. These herbal preparations have been shown to reduce serum cholesterol and the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. Laboratory studies in rabbits have shown 50% reduction of serum cholesterol and 86% reduction of atherosclerotic plaque formation in 12 weeks of administering Moringa extract. 3. Moringa leaves help to control blood sugar Eating a tablespoon of lightly toasted Moringa leaves early in the morning is a traditional herbal remedy for hyperglycemia. Recent laboratory studies using leaf powder on diabetic animals show that this is indeed helpful in regulating blood sugar. The beneficial effect is partially attributed to the fiber content, but the quercetin-3-glucoside in Moringa as well the isothiocyanates and chlorogenic acid could be playing an important role. Small-scale studies on diabetic people have shown promise with just 7 grams of Moringa leaves in powder form taken for a period of 3 months. 50 grams of fresh leaves as part of normal diet has been found to significantly reduce blood sugar spikes after the meal. 4. Moringa may help fight various types of cancers The anti-cancer arsenal of moringa is impressive. Besides antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, it contains kaempferol, quercetin, and rhamnetin. Since cancerous growths are triggered by free radical damage at the cellular level, it is not surprising that Moringa should have an anti-cancer effect. Lab tests have proven that it has a beneficial action against liver, lung, ovarian and skin cancers. While more studies are being done to assess the clinical significance of these findings, it doesn’t hurt to include more Moringa in our diet or use just 7 grams of leaf powder (1 ½ teaspoons) (available to buy from this page on Amazon) as a nutritional supplement. 5. Moringa reduces inflammation in the body The inflammatory response to injuries is an integral part of the natural healing mechanism of the body, but chronic inflammation, probably resulting from the damage inflicted by free radicals, can have an adverse effect on our metabolic system. Heart disease and metabolic disorders like insulin resistance and diabetes are thought to be the result of chronic inflammation. Not only the leaves of Moringa, but its fruits and flowers used as a vegetable as well as the extract of its seeds, have anti-inflammatory action. Including them in your diet or in the form supplements may help ward off these disease conditions. TRY OUR MIRACLE BLUE TEA BLEND 6. Moringa leaves and drumsticks provide energy boost Our body is in constant need of energy just to function normally. The energy requirements of our body for the growth and repair of tissues are met by the food we eat, but as we age, our body faces more cellular damage and becomes less efficient in the regenerative process. This makes us tired and listless. We often depend on energy boosters like caffeine, but they only provide temporary spurts. Besides, we tend to need ever increasing doses to get the same effect. Moringa has a heavy load of antioxidants to reduce cell damage. It also contains high amounts of vitamin, minerals, and most importantly, all the essential amino acids required for the repair and regeneration of tissues. This highly nutritious, wholesome food can provide lasting energy boost. 7. Moringa improves immune function Including Moringa leaves and fruit in the diet helps increase immunity and offers protection against seasonal ailments. In India, Moringa leaves are usually added to lentil soups during the cold and flu season to increase disease resistance. This practice is a lifesaver in poor communities where people live in crowded, unsanitary conditions with little or no access to medical facilities. Moringa leaves are part of the herbal supplement given to HIV+ve patients as an adjuvant to anti-retroviral therapy. 8. Moringa leaves promote weight loss People taking Moringa leaf extract and leaf powder often report weight loss. This beneficial effect could be due to many factors. The anti-inflammatory and diuretic effect helps reduce water retention. The high fiber content reduces fat absorption in the gut. The reduction in insulin resistance may prevent excess fat accumulation. 9. Moringa is useful for treating gastrointestinal problems Adding a handful of Moringa leaves to soups and vegetable dishes is the best way to keep things moving. Moringa leaves have a mild laxative effect. The high fiber content facilitates easy movement of stomach contents along the digestive tract and relieves constipation. Moringa can take care of minor digestive problems caused by gastrointestinal worms and microbes. The root extract is an herbal remedy for helminth worms. 10. Moringa leaves increase breast milk in lactating mothers Of all the health benefits of Moringa, this is one of the most appreciated in Indian communities, especially in economically weaker sections, because breast milk is the mainstay of infants in the first year of life. Moringa leaves toasted in a spoonful of butter would be given every day to lactating mothers as part of traditional postpartum care. If any ailments or general fatigue causes a decrease in breast milk production in the following months, Moringa leaves are added to the diet again. This ensures not only plenty of milk supply but good weight gain and robust health for the infant. The high calcium content of Moringa leaves could be an obvious reason for the increased breast milk production, but there could be more to it than that. For instance, the effect of calcium supplements comes nowhere near the copious milk production resulting from the use of Moringa leaves. TRY OUR MIRACLE BLUE TEA BLEND Blue Miracle Tea - 30 grams loose leaves - contact us 11. Moringa root can improve kidney function The Moringa tree is also known as horseradish tree because a spicy condiment similar to horseradish sauce can be prepared from its root. However, the active compounds found in the leaves occur in the root at much higher concentrations; hence, it is mainly used for medicinal purposes. The diuretic and detoxifying properties of Moringa root extract help improve kidney function and resolve urinary tract infections. Moringa root extract is used to treat kidney stones since it helps flush out excess calcium from the kidneys. While helping to expel the stones, it can reduce the associated pain and inflammation too. 12. Moringa regulates thyroid function Moringa seems to be having a regulatory action on the thyroid gland. For example, people with Grave’s disease or overactive thyroid find significant improvement in their symptoms on regular use of Moringa supplements. Inflammatory conditions of the thyroid such as Hashimoto’s disease could be resolved without medication if Moringa is consumed regularly. 13. Provides relief from rheumatoid arthritis Moringa has immune-modulating properties that are particularly useful in treating autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and psoriasis. Many herbal preparations for arthritis include Moringa leaves. The anti-inflammatory effect reduces the pain and swelling of the joints. 14. Gives relief from insomnia Including Moringa leaves and drumsticks in the diet is known to improve sleep. Taking Moringa extract or leaf powder may be just as effective. The amino acid tryptophan found in appreciable amounts in Moringa could be a contributing factor. It is essential for the production of the neurotransmitter serotonin and the sleep cycle regulating hormone melatonin. Vitamin B6 is another necessary player in serotonin production, and Moringa is rich in that too. 15. Moringa stimulates hair growth The abundance of Zinc, and Vitamins A, and E, as well as the amino acids required for the production of keratin, makes Moringa an excellent hair tonic. Moringa seeds have very high fat content. The oil extracted from the seeds is known as Ben oil, and it forms 40% of the seed. This edible oil is odorless with a light texture and sweet taste. A unique feature of this oil is its stability and resistance to oxidation. The main component of Ben oil is a saturated fat called behenic acid, which does not become rancid on keeping, unlike most vegetable oils. This expensive oil is used in many high-quality skin and hair care products. Moringa seed oil improves blood circulation in the scalp and stimulates hair growth. However, on account of it being very expensive, traditional herbal remedies employ seed powder instead. Taking Moringa supplements is very effective too, as they supply the minerals and B complex vitamins that are important for hair growth. 16. Reduces dandruff and other scalp problems The light texture of Ben oil helps with absorption and is highly moisturizing. It promotes blood circulation and regulates the oil glands in the hair follicles, improving overall scalp health. Application of the oil as well as the seed extract is found to be effective in controlling dandruff and hair loss. TRY OUR MIRACLE BLUE TEA 17. Controls skin wrinkles and fine lines The Ben oil pressed from the seeds of the Moringa tree has a long history of being used as a skin detoxifier and wrinkle remover. The Egyptians used it in cosmetic preparations as an anti-aging emollient as early as 1400 BC. Rich in vitamins A, C and E, and a number of B complex vitamins as well, it is no surprise that the oil has excellent antioxidant property. Antioxidants reduce the cell damage and aging caused by free radicals and help maintain the smoothness and youthful appearance of the skin. Apply a few drops on the face and hands and gently massage it in. The light consistency of the Moringa seed oil makes it a natural cleanser and moisturizer without making the skin oily. 18. Reduces acne and blackheads Ben oil helps in reducing common skin complaints such as acne and blackheads that arise from imbalances in oil secretion by skin glands. They are often worsened by bacterial and fungal infections. Massage the oil on the face and allow it to be absorbed by the skin pores. The light nature of the oil unclogs the pores and lifts up the dirt and debris. Besides the cleansing action of the oil, its antiseptic property reduces bacterial overload in the hair follicles, while the anti-inflammatory effect prevents inflammatory acne that usually require antibiotic treatments. Long-term use of topical antibiotics is known to cause acne flare-ups resulting from increased bacterial resistance, but no such adverse effect has been observed with regular use of Ben oil. 19. Moringa helps control eczema and psoriasis Moringa oil and extracts have an ameliorating effect on skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. The oil is non-irritating and moisturizing. The anti-inflammatory substances in Moringa help control inflammation while the antiseptic effect protects the skin from secondary infections that exacerbate these conditions. Caution: Moringa leaves, flowers, and drumsticks can be freely used in cooking, but herbal preparations should be used judiciously as they are highly concentrated and very potent. Mild gastrointestinal problems are natural when new items like Moringa leaf powder are introduced into the diet, but they should resolve within a few days. If adverse reactions persist or allergies develop, it should be discontinued. Cooking Moringa leaves in butter or another type of healthy fat and then slightly mashing them increases the bioavailability of nutrients. TRY OUR MIRACLE BLUE TEA Disclaimer: The information contained on this site is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment by a licensed physician. It is not meant to cover all possible precautions, drug interactions, circumstances or adverse effects. You should seek prompt medical care for any health issues and consult your doctor before using alternative medicine or making a change to your regimen. References :- http://www.naturallivingideas.com/moringa-benefits/ https://www.moringasource.com/pages/moringa-health-benefits https://drhealthbenefits.com/herbal/leaves/health-benefits-of-moringa-leaves https://drhealthbenefits.com/herbal/herbal-plant/health-benefits-moringa-leaves-extract https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-benefits-of-moringa-oleifera https://draxe.com/moringa-benefits/ #BlueButterflyPowder #healthbenefits #moringa #butterflypeaflower #drumstickplant #tea

How to make Pulut Inti using Blue Butterfly Pea Powder ? Putut Inti is a sweet dessert of steamed glutinous rice with coconut milk and topped with palm sugar infused coconut topping, and wrapped in banana leaves. I have not had this kuih for a long time and thought I'd make a batch for the family to try; I am also dedicating this recipe to all my family friends living overseas where bunga telang is hard to come by. The word "Pulut Inti" is a peranakan (Malay) word; "pulut" means glutinous rice and "inti" means filling. To my understanding, most of the "kuihs' are native to the Malays/locals in the Malays communities in Malaysia/Singapore and adopted and improvised by the Nyonyas or the Peranakan community. Originally, the dessert is served with white glutinous rice, and the nyonyas improvised by adding a dash of natural blue colouring, using the Bunga Telang (Butterfly Pea Flower). WHAT IS BUNGA TELANG? The Butterfly Pea Flower, otherwise known as Clitoria Ternate, is native to tropical Southeast Asia like Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. The flowers are used widely for natural food colouring and its amazing health benefits. HOW TO EXTRACT THE BLUE COLOURING? We pick the flowers and dry them under the sun. To get the blue colouring, add hot water to 4 to 5 dried flowers and let it sit for a few minutes for the flower to release its blue coloring. However, for people living overseas where bunga telang is hard to come by and boiling the flowers would killed all its health benefits, I turn to Bunga Telang Powder or known as Blue Butterfly Pea Powder instead, which is really a life changer. Pulut Inti Here is a simple recipe on how to make Pulut Inti for overseas’ Pulut Init Fans. This recipe is referenced to the Pulut Inti recipe from Nonya Flavours (By Star Publication and The State Chinese (Penang) Association); however, I have to modify the recipe based on the ingredients I can get in Australia. I will be using canned coconut cream (instead of fresh coconut milk) and Telang Butterfly Pea Powder (instead of the flowers). Therefore the methods will be different. Pulut Inti - Tok Panjang's recipe: Ingredients for pulut (glutinous rice): Glutinous Rice: 350g - Wash and drain the glutinous rice a few times until the water runs clear. Soak overnight (enough water to cover the rice). 270ml coconut cream 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp MY BLUE TEA - Blue Butterfly Pea Powder ** (10g of powder is almost 100 grams of fresh flowers.) 2-3 pandan leaves (screw pine) Banana leaves - cut into 10-12 pieces rectangular pieces - roughly 13x15cm. Wash thoroughly and dry. (Be flexible with sizes, depending on the banana leaves - for overseas you can find the leaves in Chinese grocery store). Steamer & 1-2 litres water for steaming. Ingredients for Inti (Filling): • 90g palm sugar • 50ml water • 1 tsp corn flour mix with 1 tbsp water, mix well. • 1 pandan leaf (screw pine) BUY BLUE BUTTERFLY POWDER NOW Pulut Inti made easy - just sprinkle in some Blue Butterfly Pea Powder and mix evenly To cook the pulut (glutinous rice) 1. Add sugar and salt to the coconut cream and stir well. 2. Mix coconut cream with glutinous rice. Mix well. 3. Boil water. When the water is boiling vigorously, place glutinous rice to steam for 25-30 minutes and reduce heat to medium. (Keep the water boiling while steaming). 4. When rice is about 80% cooked, sprinkle the bunga telang powder over half of the pulut inti (see picture), and use chopsticks to stir and mix well (see picture). 5. Once rice is cooked, set aside to cool. To cook the Inti (filling) 1. Boil water and lower to medium heat. 2. Add the palm sugar and pandan, stir until palm sugar dissolved. 3. Strain the syrup and return to the pot. 4. Add in grated coconut and corn flour mix. 5. Stir well and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes. 6. Switch off heat and set aside to cool. ** Note: you will notice that I did not add santan/coconut milk to my inti as per Nonya Flour as it was sweet and nice enough. I will try it in another recipe. BUY BLUE HERBAL TEA Blue Jasmine Tea & Blue Pandan Tea To Wrap : 1. Place 2 tbsp of pulut (one white and one blue) in the center of the banana leaf, and top with generous heap of inti. 2. Traditionally, it is wrap in a pyramid shape. However be flexible with the shape and size, depending on the banana leaves you can get. Pulut Inti by Lay Ean - Yum! Makes my life easier and very happy this article is contributed by Lay Ean Eng @ Tok Panjang - Nonya Cuisine Made Simple Tok Panjang is about Family Connections and sharing your culture no matter where you are. My mission is bring back nonya cuisine to everyone, especially the Peranakan communities - no matter where you are in the world; however I will do it in a way that is conducive to the 21st century. About Lay Ean: Lay Ean is an amateur cook and a mum of two young adults. She is passionate about sharing her Peranakan / Nyonya heritage through week blogs and cooking classes at TokPanjang.com. She is also a member of the Peranakan Association of NSW. Her mission is to share nyonya cuisine with the community that is conducive to the 21th century, as well as helping busy migrant parents to build relationships with their family and instill the love of learning through daily interactions from the kitchen. Lay Ean graduated with Bachelor of Economics / Accounting from Monash University, Australia, and was trained as a Life Coach with the Overlap College. She also holds a Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Open University. Do visit www.tokpanjang.com to order your Nyonya Paste. Easy to use and delicious. I know I bought plenty for ourselves and as gifts for friends whom are in need of some Peranakan foods. Yum! #BlueButterflyPowder #vegan #bungatelang #PulutInti #ButterflyPeaFlowerTea