Description
This refreshing Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte is a stunning and vibrant beverage that combines the natural deep blue hue of butterfly pea flowers with creamy frothed milk and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a hot day, this drink offers a visually appealing layered presentation and can be customized with dairy or plant-based milk and your favorite sweetener.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 2 tablespoons Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers
- 2 cups Hot Water (boiling)
Sweetener
- 2 tablespoons Honey or preferred sweetener (adjust to taste)
Milk & Finishings
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or plant-based like almond, coconut, or oat)
- 1 cup Ice Cubes
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (optional)
- Butterfly pea flowers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Steep the tea: Boil water until bubbling and pour it over the dried butterfly pea flowers in a heat-proof cup. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes until the water turns a deep blue color. Strain the tea into another container and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Sweeten the tea: While the tea is still warm, add honey or your preferred sweetener and stir vigorously until completely dissolved to balance the flavors.
- Froth the milk: Choose your preferred milk, whether dairy or plant-based, and froth it using a milk frother, by shaking it vigorously in a jar, or blending until light and airy to create a creamy texture.
- Prepare the glass: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes to chill your latte and build the perfect cold base.
- Assemble the latte: Slowly pour the cooled butterfly pea flower tea over the ice, then gently layer the frothed milk on top to form distinct blue and white layers for an eye-catching presentation.
- Add lemon juice (optional): Drizzle lemon juice over the top of your latte to add a bright flavor contrast and stunning color change from blue to purple if desired.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally, garnish with fresh or dried butterfly pea flowers on the frothy milk layer before serving to enhance appearance and aroma.
Notes
- Use boiling water to ensure maximum color and flavor extraction from butterfly pea flowers.
- Adjust sweetness according to your preference using honey or any other sweetener such as agave or simple syrup.
- Plant-based milks like almond or oat milk work beautifully for a vegan-friendly option.
- Adding lemon juice changes the color from blue to purple due to the flower’s natural pH sensitivity—add it just before serving.
- Frothing the milk can be done via several methods if you don’t have a milk frother: vigorously shaking in a tightly sealed jar or blending works well.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant layers and cool refreshing taste.
