Indigo Bloom
The origin story
The cup that changes color before your eyes
Indigo Bloom steeps into the deepest natural blue tea can produce — whole butterfly pea flowers, nothing artificial. A squeeze of lemon turns the entire cup violet in seconds. It is the most theatrical thing we make, and one of the most calming: caffeine-free, floral, made for the end of the day.
- Region
- Butterfly pea flower · Whole botanicals
- Sourcing
- Botanical · Caffeine-free
- Harvest
- Whole-flower infusion
- Garden
- Specialty & Ritual
Tasting notes
What's in the cup
- Aroma Soft florals, gentle earth
- Body Light, silken — and impossibly blue
- Finish Calm, clean; add citrus and watch it turn violet
Brewing guide
How to brew it well
Steep, then add a squeeze of lemon and watch the indigo turn violet. Caffeine-free — the evening is safe.
Pairs well with
At the table
A slice of lemon
For the color change alone
Honey
Rounds the florals
The last hour of the evening
Its natural habitat
Questions
Before you brew
Where does this tea actually come from?
Butterfly pea flower · Whole botanicals — botanical · caffeine-free. Every KVL single-estate tea traces to one garden, one flush, one harvest window, and our blends are built from estate teas we can name. If we can't trace it, we don't sell it.
How fresh is it?
Most commercial tea is 12–18 months old before it reaches a shelf. Ours travels from estate to your door in 4–8 weeks. Stored sealed, away from light and heat, it will hold its character for 12 months or more.
How many cups will I get?
A 2 oz (50 g) pouch brews roughly 20–25 cups; 3.5 oz (100 g) roughly 40–50. Most of our whole-leaf teas re-steep well, so the real number is usually higher.
What is the artwork on the tin?
Original artwork by Chitran, created for this tea. Each illustration draws from Indian cultural traditions and tells the story of this tea's character — a fusion of English and Hindu artistic traditions, and a different image for every tea we make.
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Product Info
Indigo Bloom
A visually stunning whole-leaf blend of estate Assam black tea and butterfly blue pea flowers — deep indigo, naturally floral, and unmistakably alive.
Our Indigo Bloom is one of KVL's most visually remarkable teas. Built on smooth Assam black tea from the Bahani estate and blended with whole butterfly blue pea flowers, it brews to a deep indigo hue with a naturally floral character and a smooth, mellow body.
The cup is smooth and lightly floral with a mellow Assam backbone, a subtle earthy sweetness from the blue pea flowers, and a finish that is soft and clean.
A tea that turns every brewing session into something worth pausing for.
Origin
The black tea base is sourced from the Bahani estate in Assam. The butterfly blue pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea) are whole dried blossoms — selected for their vivid color, gentle floral flavor, and clean botanical character. No artificial coloring. The indigo is the flower itself.
Ingredients
Assam Black Tea (Bahani Estate), Butterfly Blue Pea Flowers
Tasting Notes
Smooth and lightly floral with a mellow Assam body, gentle earthiness from the blue pea flowers, and a soft, clean finish. Brews to a deep indigo color that shifts toward violet with added citrus.
Steeping Guide
Tea: 1 tsp per cup
Water Temperature: 200–205°F (93–96°C)
Steep Time: 3–5 minutes
Best Enjoyed: Add a squeeze of lemon to watch the color shift from indigo to violet — a natural pH reaction
Why You'll Love It
- Whole butterfly blue pea flowers — no artificial coloring
- Estate Assam base from Bahani garden
- Brews a stunning natural indigo — shifts to violet with lemon
- Smooth, gentle, and exceptionally drinkable
- A conversation-starter in every cup
Taste the Difference
We start where great tea begins — at origin. Our teas are sourced directly from India's most respected estates, then crafted using whole leaves and real botanicals to create blends that enhance — not mask — flavor.
- ✔ Whole-leaf teas only
- ✔ Real spices, herbs, and botanicals
- ✔ Estate-sourced base teas
- ✔ Blended for flavor — not to standardize
From estate to blend — without compromise.
© 2026 KVL Hill Garden Teas
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Sku:
SPE-BLU-PEA-P-2
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Brand:
KVL Hill Garden Teas
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