Blue Matcha vs Butterfly Pea: what's the difference?

"Blue matcha" is actually two things

Almost everyone searches for "blue matcha", but the market uses that name for two different products. Here's the 30-second guide so you pick the right one.

One note: "blue matcha" isn't really matcha. Matcha is Japanese green tea. The blue comes from plants like butterfly pea or blue spirulina, not from green tea.

Butterfly Pea: the one that changes colour

Butterfly pea flower is the original "blue matcha": a blue flower powder that changes colour when you add lemon (blue to pink-violet), thanks to its natural pigments. Very mild, floral taste, caffeine-free.

• Changes colour with lemon: yes
• Caffeine: no
• Taste: neutral, floral
• Perfect for: blue lemonade, mocktails, visual effect

Blue Matcha Blend: the creamy blue latte

Our Blue Matcha Blend is a blend of Oolong tea, blue spirulina and butterfly pea, made for a smooth, creamy blue latte that stays blue (it isn't meant for the colour-change effect). A beautiful, stable blue for everyday.

• Changes colour with lemon: no (stays blue)
• Caffeine: some (from the tea)
• Taste: smooth, creamy
• Perfect for: blue matcha latte, signature drinks

And blue spirulina?

Blue spirulina is another superfood with an intensely vivid blue. It doesn't change colour, but it gives the most vibrant blue to smoothies, bowls and lattes.

So, which do I choose?

Want the colour-change effect with lemon? Choose Butterfly pea flower.
Want a creamy blue latte for every day? Choose the Blue Matcha Blend.

Either way, the colour is 100% natural, with no artificial colourings. Discover the whole range of coloured matcha.