Description
Indulge in the mesmerizing beauty and refreshing taste of this Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte. A stunning blue-hued drink that transforms with a splash of lemon juice, creating a vibrant purple hue. This vegan beverage is perfect for a relaxing afternoon or evening treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dried Butterfly Pea Tea:
- 2 teaspoons dried butterfly pea flowers
Tea Base:
- 1 cup hot water
Sweetener:
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup
Milk:
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Ice:
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Color Enhancer (optional):
- lemon juice for color change
Instructions
- Steep the Butterfly Pea Tea: Steep the dried butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 5 minutes, then strain to remove the flowers.
- Sweeten the Tea: Stir in honey or simple syrup until dissolved.
- Prepare the Latte: Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour in the milk. Slowly pour the brewed butterfly pea tea over the milk to create a layered effect.
- Color Transformation: If desired, add a few drops of lemon juice to watch the color shift from blue to purple. Stir gently before drinking.
Notes
- For a creamier latte, use coconut milk or oat milk.
- You can brew a stronger tea by using more flowers or steeping longer.
- This drink is naturally caffeine-free, making it a great evening treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
