Description
A visually stunning and refreshing iced beverage, the Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte combines vibrant blue butterfly pea flower tea with creamy frothed milk and a touch of sweetness. Served chilled over ice with optional lemon juice for a color-changing effect, this latte is perfect for a unique and calming drink experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea
- 2 tablespoons Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers
- 2 cups Hot Water (boiling water for steeping)
Latte
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or plant-based such as almond, coconut, or oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons Sweetener (honey or to taste)
- 1 cup Ice Cubes
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (optional)
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 until the water transforms into a deep blue color. 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 until fully dissolved to enhance the flavor.
- Froth the Milk: Select your preferred milk—dairy or plant-based—and froth it using a milk frother, by shaking in a jar, or blending until light and airy to create a creamy texture.
- Assemble the Drink: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Slowly pour the cooled butterfly pea tea over the ice, then gently add the frothed milk on top to form distinct layers.
- Add Lemon Juice (Optional): Drizzle lemon juice over the top of the latte to add a refreshing citrus flavor and a mesmerizing color change effect.
- Garnish and Serve: For an extra touch of elegance, garnish with fresh or dried butterfly pea flowers on the frothy milk layer before serving immediately.
Notes
- Use boiling water to ensure a vibrant blue color from the butterfly pea flowers.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference by varying the amount of honey or alternative sweetener.
- You can use any type of milk—dairy or plant-based—depending on your dietary needs.
- Add lemon juice last for a spectacular color-changing effect from blue to purple/pink.
- Serve immediately for the best layered visual and refreshing iced latte experience.
