This ancient color dates back to 300 BC from the first blue pigment, azurite, of Cyprus copper mines. Soon thereafter, Egyptians quickly spread it throughout the ancient world. During the middle ages, the Azur color was also extracted from the precious lapis lazuli stone to be used in medieval guilds by nobles and kings and in paintings during the Italian renaissance. The precious ink recipe embraces the intensity of Gardenia Blue extracts and of safflower petals.