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Create a Beautiful Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte Recipe

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A visually stunning and refreshing iced latte made with vibrant butterfly pea flower tea, combined with creamy milk and natural sweeteners. Enjoy a delightful color-changing effect with a splash of fresh lemon juice and customizable sweetness, perfect for a soothing afternoon beverage.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Tea Base

  • 2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers
  • 2 cups hot water

Latte Mix

  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy such as almond or oat)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional for color change)

Extras

  • Ice cubes, as needed
  • Edible flowers for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Steep the butterfly pea flowers: In a heatproof container, pour the 2 cups of hot water over the dried butterfly pea flowers. Let it steep for about 10-15 minutes until the water turns a deep blue color.
  2. Strain the tea: Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the butterfly pea flowers, allowing the tea to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate if you prefer a chilled latte.
  3. Prepare the sweetener: In a small bowl, dissolve the honey or maple syrup in a splash of warm water to make mixing easier.
  4. Assemble the latte: Fill a serving glass with ice cubes, pour in the cooled butterfly pea tea, then add the milk. Stir gently to create a beautiful swirled effect.
  5. Add color and flavor: For a captivating color change, stir the fresh lemon juice into the butterfly pea tea before adding the milk. Watch the blue tea transform into vibrant purple hues.
  6. Sweeten to taste: Add the dissolved sweetener to the glass and stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
  7. Garnish and serve: Top with edible flowers if desired for an elegant touch. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing iced butterfly pea flower tea latte.

Notes

  • Use any milk of your choice: dairy, almond, oat, or other plant-based milks.
  • Adjust sweetness according to preference with honey or maple syrup.
  • The lemon juice is optional but creates a stunning visual color change from blue to purple.
  • For a stronger tea flavor, steep the butterfly pea flowers longer or use more flowers.
  • Store leftover tea in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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