Description

This refreshing Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte is a visually stunning and delicious beverage that combines the natural vibrant blue hue of butterfly pea flowers with creamy, frothy milk and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a hot day, this latte is lightly sweetened and can be customized with your choice of dairy or plant-based milk, served chilled over ice with an optional tangy drizzle of lemon juice to create a magical color-changing effect.

Ingredients

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Tea

2 tablespoons Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers
2 cups Hot Water

Milk & Sweetener

1 cup Milk (dairy or plant-based such as almond, coconut, or oat milk)
2 tablespoons Sweetener (honey or to taste)

Serving

1 cup Ice Cubes
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (optional)

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Instructions

Steep the Tea: Boil water until bubbling and pour it over the dried butterfly pea flowers in a heat-proof cup. Steep for 5-7 minutes, allowing the water to turn a deep blue. Strain the tea into another container and let it cool to room temperature.
Add Sweetener: While the tea is still warm, stir in honey or your preferred sweetener vigorously until completely dissolved to ensure even sweetness.
Froth the Milk: Select your preferred milk—dairy or plant-based—and froth it using a milk frother, shake it vigorously in a jar, or blend it until light and airy to achieve a creamy texture.
Prepare the Glass: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes to keep your latte refreshingly cold.
Assemble the Latte: Slowly pour the cooled butterfly pea tea over the ice, then carefully add the frothed milk on top to create beautiful, distinct layers.
Add Lemon Juice (Optional): Drizzle lemon juice over the top of the latte for a burst of tartness and to watch the magical color change from blue to purple.
Garnish and Serve: For an elegant finishing touch, garnish with fresh or dried butterfly pea flowers on the frothy milk before serving.

Notes

Use boiling water for optimal extraction of the butterfly pea flower’s color and flavor.
Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preference.
Plant-based milks such as almond, coconut, or oat milk work wonderfully if you prefer a vegan or lactose-free option.
The optional lemon juice adds a visually striking color change and a tart flavor contrast.
Serve immediately for the best layered effect and freshness.
For a stronger herbal flavor, steep the flowers a little longer, but avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness.