Description
A refreshing and visually striking iced latte made with vibrant butterfly pea flower tea, creamy frothed milk, and a hint of sweetness. This delightful beverage combines the natural blue hue of steeped butterfly pea flowers with creamy layers, perfect for a unique and calming drink experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea
- 2 tablespoons Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers
- 2 cups Hot Water
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, then pour it over the dried butterfly pea flowers in a heat-proof cup. Steep for 5-7 minutes until the water turns a deep blue color. Strain the tea into another container and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Sweeten the Tea: While the tea is still warm, stir in the honey or your preferred sweetener until fully dissolved.
- Froth the Milk: Choose your preferred milk and froth it using a milk frother, shake it vigorously in a jar, or blend it until light and airy.
- 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 create distinct layered visual effect.
- Add Final Touch: Optionally, drizzle lemon juice over the latte for a bright flavor contrast and garnish with fresh or dried butterfly pea flowers atop the frothy layer before serving.
Notes
- Use boiling water to ensure maximum color extraction from butterfly pea flowers.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener according to your taste preference.
- Plant-based milk options like almond, oat, or coconut milk work well for this latte and add different flavor profiles.
- Lemon juice is optional but creates a beautiful color change and adds brightness.
- Serve immediately after assembling for best freshness and visual appeal.
