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Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte

Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte: Refreshing Color-Changer

Enjoy the vibrant Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte, a caffeine-free drink that changes color and impresses all.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 latte
Course: Drinks
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers or 5-6 fresh flowers
  • 2 cups Hot Water boiled to about 200°F (93°C)
For the Milk
  • 1 cup Milk Dairy or plant-based
For Sweetening
  • 1-2 teaspoons Honey or sweetener of choice
For Serving
  • 1 cup Ice Cubes
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice optional for color transformation

Equipment

  • Heatproof container
  • Frother or blender
  • Tall glass

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by boiling water and add the dried butterfly pea flowers or fresh flowers into a heatproof container. Pour hot water over flowers and let steep for 5-7 minutes. Strain the tea and cool to room temperature.
  2. While the tea is warm, stir in honey or preferred sweetener and mix until fully dissolved.
  3. Froth milk in a frother, shaker, or blender for 1-2 minutes until creamy and increased in volume.
  4. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, pour in the cooled butterfly pea tea, then gently add the frothed milk.
  5. To create a magical color transformation, drizzle lemon juice into the drink and watch as it shifts to purple.
  6. Garnish with fresh or dried butterfly pea flowers and serve immediately, enjoying the delightful combination of flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1latteCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best experience, froth milk until bubbly and avoid reheating milk directly to prevent curdling. Store any leftover in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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