Dried Aparajita (Butterfly Pea) Flower Price per kg: Retail and Bulk Rates in India

If you're searching for the price of dried aparajita flowers per kg, you've probably noticed that prices vary a lot, from small pooja-shop packets to bulk sacks quoted by the kilo. This guide sets out what dried aparajita (butterfly pea) flower actually costs in India, why a 50 g pack works out more expensive per kg than a 25 kg order, and what to check so you're paying for good-quality, food-grade flowers.

What Is Aparajita?

Aparajita is the Hindi name for butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea), the climbing plant with deep blue flowers that's often grown at home and offered in pooja. Dried, the flowers are used to make a naturally caffeine-free blue herbal infusion and as a natural blue food colour in drinks, rice and desserts. Add lemon and the blue turns purple, which is why it's popular in cafés and mocktails. Our butterfly pea flower guide covers its uses in more detail.

One naming note: aparajita is sometimes sold as shankhpushpi, but that name more commonly refers to a different herb (Convolvulus pluricaulis). If you're buying in bulk, ask for the botanical name Clitoria ternatea to be sure you're getting butterfly pea.

Retail Price: Small Packs

For home use, our dried butterfly pea flowers come in three pack sizes:

Our butterfly pea powder is priced the same in each pack size. Shipping within India is free on orders above ₹399. Prices shown are as of October 2026.

Bulk Price: 25 kg and Above

For cafés, beverage and food brands, tea blenders and resellers, we supply dried aparajita flowers and powder at bulk rates, starting from 25 kg:

These rates apply to both whole dried flowers and powder. GST is charged on top. Contact us for a delivered quote to your city or country.

Why Small Packs Cost More per kg

It can look odd that a small pack costs more per kg than a bulk order. The flowers are the same; what changes is how we source them. For bulk orders, we buy directly from our partner farmers in large volumes, and they give us a better rate for that quantity. We pass that saving on to you. For small packs, we buy in smaller lots at the farmers' regular rate, and each pack also needs its own pouch, label, sealing and shipping.

If you use aparajita regularly at home, the 1 kg pack is the better value. If you're buying for a business, the bulk rates above usually make sense once you need 25 kg or more.

What Affects the Price of Dried Aparajita

When you compare prices from different sellers, these are the things that usually explain the difference:

• Whole vs broken flowers. Whole, intact flowers generally cost more than broken pieces or mixed grades.
• Colour. A deep, even blue-violet usually reflects careful drying and fresher stock. Pale or brownish flowers are often older or dried in poor conditions.
• Moisture. Flowers that aren't dried properly weigh more, so you pay for water, and they're more likely to spoil.
• Cleaning. Removing stems, green calyces, dust and foreign matter takes time, which shows up in the price.
• Food-grade vs decorative. Flowers meant for pooja or decoration aren't necessarily grown, handled or packed for eating. Food-grade flowers come from a food-licensed supply chain.

Whole Flowers vs Powder

Which one suits you depends on what you're making. Many cafés keep both.

Choosing Quality Aparajita

Whether you're buying 50 g or 100 kg, a few quick checks help:

• Food-grade sourcing from a seller with a food licence (FSSAI in India)
• Colour: deep blue-violet, without large amounts of brown or faded flowers
• Proper drying: flowers should feel crisp and light, not soft or leathery
• Clean processing: few stems, green parts, dust or foreign matter
• The water test: a few flowers in warm water should turn it blue within minutes, and a squeeze of lemon should shift it to purple
• Protective packaging: sealed against moisture and light, since both fade the colour

For bulk orders, it's reasonable to ask for a sample before committing to a large quantity.

Buying Aparajita from A D Food & Herbs

A D Food & Herbs is FSSAI, MSME and APEDA registered and supplies food-grade dried flowers and powders to home buyers, cafés, food and beverage brands, and export buyers. For ideas on what to make, see our butterfly pea flower mocktails and our guide to caffeine-free flower infusions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of dried aparajita flowers per kg?
With us, a 1 kg retail pack is ₹1,429. Bulk orders start at ₹1,000 per kg for 25 kg, falling to ₹840 per kg above 100 kg, plus GST.

What is the minimum order for bulk pricing?
25 kg. Below that, the retail pack prices apply.

Is the bulk price the same for powder?
Yes. Whole dried flowers and powder are priced the same at each bulk tier.

Do the bulk rates include GST and shipping?
No. GST is charged on top, and we'll give you a delivered quote based on where the order is going.

Are aparajita and butterfly pea the same?
Yes. Aparajita is the Hindi name for butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea).

Can I get a sample before ordering in bulk?
Yes. Contact us with your requirement and we'll arrange one.

Why are some aparajita flowers cheaper elsewhere?
Lower prices often reflect broken or mixed grades, higher moisture, less cleaning, or flowers meant for pooja or decoration rather than eating. Comparing samples side by side is the easiest way to see the difference.

Is a dried aparajita drink actually tea?
Not strictly. Tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, and in India FSSAI treats flower infusions as a separate category. A butterfly pea drink is a herbal infusion, and it's naturally caffeine-free.

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