Description

This delightful Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte features a stunning deep blue tea brewed from dried butterfly pea flowers, perfectly sweetened and layered with creamy frothed milk. Served chilled over ice, this visually captivating and refreshing beverage offers a unique floral flavor and can be customized with your choice of dairy or plant-based milk and sweetener.

Ingredients

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Tea Base

2 tablespoons Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers
2 cups Hot Water

Milk Layer

1 cup Milk (dairy or plant-based such as almond, coconut, or oat milk)

Sweetener

2 tablespoons Honey or preferred sweetener (adjust to taste)

Additional Ingredients

1 cup Ice Cubes
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (optional)

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Instructions

Steep the Butterfly Pea Tea: Boil water until bubbling, then pour it over the dried butterfly pea flowers in a heat-proof cup. Allow the flowers to steep for 5-7 minutes, during which the water transforms into a vibrant deep blue. Strain the tea into another container and let it cool to room temperature.
Sweeten the Tea: While the tea is still warm, add honey or your chosen sweetener. Stir vigorously until completely dissolved to ensure balanced sweetness throughout the drink.
Froth the Milk: Select your preferred milk, whether dairy or plant-based. Use a milk frother, shake vigorously in a sealed jar, or blend until light, airy, and frothy to create a creamy topping.
Assemble the Latte: 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 create distinct, beautiful layers.
Add a Citrus Twist (Optional): Drizzle lemon juice over the top of the latte for a subtle citrus note that enhances flavor and can cause the tea’s color to shift to a lovely purple hue.
Garnish and Serve: For visual flair, garnish with fresh or dried butterfly pea flowers atop the frothy milk layer before serving your refreshing iced latte.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preference; try alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or agave for different flavors.
Frothing the milk is optional but adds a luxurious texture and appearance to the latte.
Using lemon juice will change the color from blue to purple due to the flower’s natural pH sensitivity, adding a fun visual effect.
This recipe can easily be made vegan by selecting plant-based milk and a vegan sweetener.
Serve immediately to enjoy the full freshness and layering effect of the iced latte.