Description
This vibrant Blue Tea Latte recipe features a visually stunning butterfly pea flower tea base combined with creamy vanilla-infused cold foam. It’s a refreshing and soothing beverage perfect for a relaxing moment or impressing guests with its striking blue color and deliciously smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea
- 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers
- 1 cup hot water
Vanilla Cold Foam
- â…“ cup ice-cold whole milk (or oat/almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp vanilla syrup
- Ice cubes, as needed
Instructions
- Brew the blue tea: In your teapot, combine the dried butterfly pea flowers with 1 cup of hot water. Let steep for 5-7 minutes until the water takes on a deep, mesmerizing blue color. Strain out the flowers and allow the tea to cool slightly.
- Make the vanilla cold foam: Pour the ice-cold milk and vanilla syrup into a blender. Blend for about 10 seconds until the mixture becomes smooth and forms a light, frothy foam.
- Assemble the latte: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour the cooled blue tea over the ice, then gently spoon or pour the vanilla cold foam on top to maintain layered presentation.
- Serve and enjoy: Choose to keep the layers distinct for visual appeal or gently stir to combine the creamy foam with the vibrant tea for a smooth and flavorful drink.
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk with oat or almond milk to make the drink dairy-free.
- Adjust the amount of vanilla syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- Ensure the butterfly pea flower tea cools slightly before blending with milk to prevent curdling.
- Use fresh ice cubes to keep the latte chilled and refreshing.
