Creamy Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte
A visually stunning and calming latte featuring vibrant blue butterfly pea flower tea layered with creamy milk, perfect for a quick and easy treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Herbal Tea
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon dried butterfly pea flowers
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice (whole milk, almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons sweetener (honey, agave syrup, or simple syrup)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup (240 ml) of water to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and add 1 tablespoon of dried butterfly pea flowers. Let steep for 5 to 7 minutes until the water turns a deep, vibrant blue.
- Pour the steeped tea through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof container to remove the petals.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of sweetener and ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract if using. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Warm 1 cup (240 ml) of milk gently on the stove or microwave until steaming but not boiling (around 140°F/60°C). Froth the milk using a milk frother, whisk, or by shaking in a jar until creamy and foamy.
- Pour the sweetened butterfly pea tea into a glass, filling it about halfway. Slowly pour the frothed milk over the back of a spoon to create layered effect.
- Optionally, add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice on top to create a color-changing effect from blue to purple-pink.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the vibrant layers.
Notes
Steep butterfly pea flowers for about 6 minutes for optimal color and flavor. Pour milk slowly over the back of a spoon to maintain distinct layers. Use warm milk (not boiling) to avoid mixing layers. Adding lemon juice changes the color but alters flavor. For dairy-free, use almond, oat, or coconut milk. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours but layers will blend upon reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 8 fl oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 4
Keywords: butterfly pea flower tea, tea latte, layered latte, vibrant tea, floral tea, caffeine-free, dairy-free option, colorful drink