Description
A stunning, color-changing iced latte made with butterfly pea flower tea and creamy milk. This caffeine-free beverage boasts a vibrant blue hue that can shift to purple with a splash of lemon juice—making it as magical as it is refreshing. Keyword: butterfly pea flower tea latte, iced blue tea latte, color changing tea
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers (or 1 butterfly pea tea bag)
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 tsp honey or sweetener of choice (optional)
- 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based like oat, coconut, or almond)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: splash of lemon juice (for color change effect)
Instructions
- Steep the butterfly pea flowers in 1/2 cup boiling water for 5–7 minutes, until a deep blue color forms.
- Strain out the flowers (if using loose) and stir in sweetener while still warm.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature or chill in the fridge.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour in the cooled blue tea.
- Slowly pour the milk over the tea to create a layered effect.
- Optional: Add a splash of lemon juice to watch the color shift to purple.
- Stir gently and enjoy.
Notes
- The visual layering works best with plant-based milk like oat or coconut.
- For a richer flavor, froth the milk before adding.
- You can make the tea concentrate ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~50 (varies with milk and sweetener)
- Sugar: 3–8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 1–3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5–2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5–1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5–10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1–2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
