What Is Blue Lotus? Benefits, Effects & Uses
Blue lotus is a traditional botanical flower enjoyed as a calming tea. Learn what it does, how to brew it, whether it's legal, and where to buy it in Orlando.
What Is Blue Lotus?
Blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea), also called the blue water lily or Egyptian blue lotus, is a flowering water plant that has been used for thousands of years — famously in ancient Egypt — for its gentle, calming, and mood-lifting qualities. Today it's enjoyed as a relaxing herbal tea, a botanical add-in, and a companion to kava in alcohol-free lounges.
What Does Blue Lotus Feel Like?
Most people describe blue lotus as subtly calming and mood-lifting, with a gentle, dreamy sense of relaxation. It's mild compared to many botanicals, which makes it a popular choice for winding down in the evening or pairing with a cup of kava.
How to Use Blue Lotus
- Tea: The most popular method. Steep dried blue lotus flower or petals in hot (not boiling) water for 5–10 minutes.
- Blends: Often combined with chamomile, mint, or kava for a relaxing botanical drink.
- Extracts & tinctures: A convenient, pre-measured option.
Is Blue Lotus Legal in Florida?
Blue lotus is legal to buy and possess in Florida and most of the United States (it is not approved as a food or drug by the FDA, and is sold as a botanical). As with any botanical, use responsibly, start small, and consult a doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.
Where to Buy Blue Lotus in Orlando
You can buy blue lotus flower, petals, and extracts at Smoke Liquor 247 today. Blue lotus will also be on the menu at our upcoming Orlando kava bar, served alongside kava and kratom teas. Curious about kava too? Read our kava beginner's guide or browse our kava & blue lotus page.
- Near Disney World — Open 24/7: 8216 World Center Drive Ste D — (407) 778-1326
Free delivery across Orlando and Kissimmee on orders over $70. Must be 21+.
For informational purposes only; not medical advice. Enjoy responsibly.