Steeping Ritual
| Hero ingredient(s) | What the research shows | Key reference |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pea (Clitoria ternatea) | Petal extract delivers 30 + mg cyanidin-3-glucoside g⁻¹ and shows strong radical-scavenging capacity in 2023 lab analysis. | Mahendran et al. (2024). Blue pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) tea: Nutritional value, antioxidant properties, and health benefits. Heliyon, 10(6), e28538. |
| Blue Pea (Clitoria ternatea) | Human study found that blue pea flower tea increased antioxidant capacity and reduced post-meal glucose and insulin response, supporting metabolic and glycemic health | Chusak et al. (2018). Acute effect of Clitoria ternatea flower beverage on glycemic response and antioxidant capacity in healthy subjects. BMC Complement Altern Med, 18, 6. |
| Lavender | In a randomized clinical trial, drinking 2 g lavender tea twice daily for 2 weeks significantly reduced anxiety and depression scores in older adults. | Bazrafshan M-R et al. (2020). The effect of lavender herbal tea on the anxiety and depression of the elderly: A randomized clinical trial. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 50, 102393. |
| Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) | Rich in flavonoids and terpenoids, chamomile shows strong potential as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, anti-hypertensive, and digestive relaxant, with studies supporting its therapeutic effect on CNS, anxiety, and gut health. | Sah A. et al. (2022). A comprehensive study of therapeutic applications of chamomile. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 13, 1029952. |
Why it matters for Innofus
Did You Know?
Why Loose Leaf Wins
- Maximum Potency: Full leaves = richer phytonutrients, stronger benefits.
- Sensory Ritual: See, smell, and touch the blend as brewing becomes mindful me-time.
- Cleaner Brew: No glue, microplastics, or filter residue - just leaf to cup.
- Re-steep Ready: Most loose leaves can be brewed 2–3 times with sustained flavour and function.
- Zero-Waste Friendly: No packaging waste or disposables, go minimalist or refill.
- Sip, Toss, Guilt-Free: Compostable and planet-friendly.