Description
Butterfly pea flower latte enchants taste buds with its mesmerizing blue hue and delicate floral notes. Smooth coconut milk and elegant tea create a refreshing beverage you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsps butterfly pea flowers
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 4–5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Heat water to boiling point, then immediately remove from heat source to infuse butterfly pea flowers for precisely 10 minutes.
- Carefully strain the intensely blue floral liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a clean container, ensuring no flower particles remain.
- While tea is still warm, incorporate sweetener and fresh lemon juice, which will dramatically transform the liquid’s color from deep blue to vibrant purple.
- Allow the infused tea to cool naturally to room temperature, preventing rapid temperature changes that might affect flavor integrity.
- Fill a tall glass completely with fresh ice cubes, creating a chilled foundation for the beverage.
- Gently cascade the colored tea over the ice, maintaining the beautiful color gradient.
- Slowly pour milk or preferred non-dairy alternative directly over the iced tea, creating a mesmerizing visual layer effect.
- Use a long spoon to softly blend the layers, creating a marbled appearance without completely mixing the colors.
- Optionally embellish with delicate lemon wedges or edible flower petals to enhance visual appeal and provide a subtle aromatic garnish.
- Serve immediately to preserve the drink’s temperature and visual allure.
Notes
- Experiment with different sweeteners like honey, agave, or stevia for unique flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract or cinnamon to enhance the floral notes and create a more complex taste experience.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk alternatives like almond, oat, or coconut milk to maintain the creamy texture.
- Chill the tea completely before serving to prevent dilution and maintain the vibrant blue-purple color when adding lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg