Description

Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte is a visually stunning and refreshing beverage made by steeping dried butterfly pea flowers to create a vibrant blue tea, sweetening it with honey, and topping with frothy milk. Served chilled over ice with an optional drizzle of lemon juice, this latte offers a delightful floral flavor and a beautiful color that changes when citrus is added, making it a perfect chilled drink for warm days.

Ingredients

Tea

2 tablespoons Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers
2 cups Hot Water (freshly boiled)

Milk & Sweetener

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

For Serving

1 cup Ice Cubes
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (optional)

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Instructions

Steep the Tea: Begin by boiling water until it bubbles vigorously, then pour the hot water over the dried butterfly pea flowers in a heat-proof cup. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes, during which the water will transform into a vibrant deep blue color. Once steeped, strain the tea into another container and set aside to cool to room temperature.
Sweeten the Tea: While the tea is still warm, add honey or your choice of sweetener. Stir thoroughly until completely dissolved to ensure the sweetness is well incorporated.
Froth the Milk: Select your preferred milk—whether dairy or plant-based—and froth it until light and airy. You can use a milk frother, shake it vigorously in a jar, or blend it briefly to create a creamy froth.
Assemble the Latte: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes to chill the drink. Pour the cooled butterfly pea tea slowly over the ice to keep the layers distinct. Then, gently add the frothed milk on top to create a beautiful layered effect.
Add Lemon Juice (Optional): For a burst of citrus flavor and an appealing color change from blue to purple, drizzle lemon juice over the top of the latte.
Garnish and Serve: Optionally, decorate with fresh or dried butterfly pea flowers placed delicately on the frothy milk layer before serving to enhance its visual appeal and reinforce the floral notes.

Notes

Butterfly pea flower tea naturally changes color from blue to purple when acid such as lemon juice is added.
Adjust sweetness to your taste by varying the amount of honey or using other sweeteners like agave or sugar syrup.
Plant-based milks like oat or almond can be used to make the latte vegan.
Serve immediately after preparation to enjoy the fresh froth and vibrant colors.
Steeping time affects the strength and color of the tea; steep longer for deeper flavor.