Create a Beautiful Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte
Creating a Beautiful Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte is a delightful way to enjoy a refreshing, visually stunning drink that’s perfect for warm days. This enchanting beverage features vibrant blue hues that transform into shades of purple with the addition of lemon juice, making it not only a treat for your taste buds but also an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering. Infused with the natural goodness of butterfly pea flowers, this latte offers rich antioxidants while being free from animal-derived ingredients. Easy to make and customizable, it’s ideal for anyone looking to impress their friends or simply indulge in a moment of self-care.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Edible flowers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a heatproof container, steep the butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 10-15 minutes until the tea turns deep blue.
- Strain the tea using a fine mesh strainer and let it cool.
- Mix honey or maple syrup with warm water until dissolved.
- Fill a serving glass with ice cubes and pour in the cooled butterfly pea tea.
- Add fresh lemon juice and stir to witness the color change.
- Slowly pour in the milk, creating beautiful layers.
- Garnish with edible flowers if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg