Description
The Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte is a stunning, color-changing drink that features vibrant blue butterfly pea flower tea, creamy milk, and a citrusy twist. It transforms into a magical purple hue and is as refreshing and fun to look at as it is to sip.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers (about 15–20 flowers)
2 cups hot water (just below boiling)
2–3 tablespoons honey or simple syrup (to taste)
1 cup milk of choice (dairy, oat, almond, or coconut work well)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Ice cubes
Lemon or lime wedges (for the color-changing effect)
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the dried butterfly pea flowers in a heat-resistant container. Pour hot water over the flowers and steep for 5-7 minutes until the water turns a deep indigo blue.
- Strain the tea into a separate container, discarding the flowers, and the color should be a rich blue.
- Add honey or simple syrup to the hot tea, stirring until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking.
- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until chilled.
- Fill tall glasses with ice cubes, about halfway. Pour the chilled tea over the ice, filling the glasses about ⅔ full. Add vanilla extract if using, and stir gently.
- Slowly pour milk into each glass, watching as it swirls through the blue tea, creating a beautiful effect.
- Squeeze a lemon or lime wedge into the drink to create the magical color change from blue to purple.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately with a reusable straw.
Notes
- Sweetener: Try maple syrup, agave nectar, or monk fruit sweetener as an alternative to honey for a different flavor.
- Milk options: Coconut milk for a tropical flair, oat milk for creaminess, or almond milk for a lighter touch.
- Enhance the color and flavor with food-grade butterfly pea flower extract.
- For a hot version, steam the milk and skip the ice for a warm tea latte.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusing and Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
