Butterfly pea flowers are such fun ingredients to use, and they have a very subtle, earthy flavor, similar to green tea. Apparently, butterfly pea flowers are said to be mood enhancers when made into tea or steeped, like in our sugar free lavender simple syrup. Initially, we used butterfly pea flowers to create an incredible purple hue that we weren't getting from the lavender flowers alone. When combining butterfly pea flowers with lemon juce Plus, we knew the flavors would complement each other. You definitely don't have to use butterfly pea flowers if you don't have any, but if you can get your hands on some, we highly recommend it! When made into tea, butterfly pea flowers are said to have stress reducing effects that help lower anxiety levels. It's also know to help "kickstart" the brain, increase energy and stamina, and help encourage a good mood and productivity. You can read more about the benefits here.