Description
This refreshing Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte combines the vibrant blue hues of butterfly pea flowers with the creamy richness of milk, transformed by a splash of lemon juice that turns the drink into a stunning purple shade. Perfectly sweetened and served over ice, this beverage is a delightful and visually captivating way to enjoy a floral tea latte on a warm day.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup dried butterfly pea flowers
Flavorings
- Sweetener (honey or sugar), to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Serving
- Ice cubes
- 1/2 cup milk or non-dairy alternative
- Lemon slices or edible flowers, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Steep the flowers: Boil 2 cups of water then remove from heat. Add 1/4 cup of dried butterfly pea flowers to the hot water and steep for 10 minutes to extract color and flavor.
- Strain the tea: Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the flowers out, collecting the vibrant blue liquid into a bowl or pitcher.
- Add sweetener and lemon: While the tea is still warm, stir in sweetener to your taste and add fresh lemon juice. The lemon juice changes the tea color from blue to a beautiful purple.
- Cool the tea: Let the tea cool to room temperature before serving to avoid melting the ice and diluting the flavor.
- Assemble the latte: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour the cooled butterfly pea flower tea over the ice.
- Top with milk: Gently pour your choice of milk or non-dairy alternative over the tea, creating a creamy latte effect. Stir lightly to combine flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Add lemon slices or edible flowers as garnish if desired, then serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant colors and refreshing taste.
Notes
- Use dried butterfly pea flowers for a more intense color and flavor.
- Adjust the sweetener amount to your preference, or substitute with your favorite natural sweetener.
- Non-dairy milk such as almond, oat, or coconut milk work wonderfully for a vegan option.
- The tea changes color dramatically with lemon juice due to pH balance—experiment with the amount to achieve your preferred shade.
- Serve immediately after assembling for the best visual and taste experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
