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Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This refreshing Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte features a vibrant blue tea made from butterfly pea flowers that transforms to a lovely purple hue with the addition of lemon juice. Sweetened naturally and topped with creamy milk or a non-dairy alternative, this visually stunning and deliciously floral beverage is perfect for a cooling treat on warm days.

Ingredients

Tea

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup dried butterfly pea flowers
  • 1-2 teaspoons honey or sugar, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Latte

  • 1/2 cup milk or non-dairy milk alternative (such as almond, soy, or oat milk)
  • Ice cubes, as needed

Garnish

  • Lemon slices (optional)
  • Edible flowers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Steep the Tea: Boil 2 cups of water, then remove from heat and add 1/4 cup dried butterfly pea flowers. Allow the flowers to steep for 10 minutes to extract the vibrant blue color and floral flavor.
  2. Strain the Flowers: Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the tea into a bowl or pitcher to remove the flower petals, leaving a clear blue infusion.
  3. Add Sweetener and Lemon Juice: While the tea is still warm, stir in your preferred sweetener to taste (honey or sugar). Then add fresh lemon juice, which will naturally change the tea’s color from blue to a beautiful purple shade.
  4. Cool the Tea: Let the tea cool to room temperature, allowing the flavors to settle and preparing it for the iced latte.
  5. Assemble the Latte: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour the cooled butterfly pea flower tea over the ice. Top with your choice of milk or non-dairy milk alternative, then stir gently to combine the layers.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with lemon slices or edible flowers for an elegant presentation. Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant, refreshing iced latte.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, use plant-based milk such as almond, oat, or soy milk and sweeten with sugar or agave syrup instead of honey.
  • Adjust the sweetness and lemon juice to your taste preference for the perfect balance of floral, sweet, and tangy flavors.
  • Use fresh butterfly pea flowers if available for best flavor and color intensity.
  • The tea changes color due to the pH-sensitive anthocyanin in butterfly pea flowers reacting with lemon juice, making this drink a fun and visually stunning choice.
  • Serve immediately after adding milk to enjoy the beautiful color gradient effect before it fully blends.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/iced-butterfly-pea-flower-tea-latte-recipe/