Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Latte
A soothing, color-changing drink that brings a touch of magic to every moment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Herbal Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon dried butterfly pea flowers (or a tea bag)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup plant-based milk (like oat, almond, or coconut)
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
- Ice cubes
- Optional: mint leaves or edible flowers for garnish
Instructions
- Steep the butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 5–7 minutes until the tea turns deep blue.
- Strain and cool the tea completely.
- Add lemon juice and sweetener, stir gently to see the color shift.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the tea mixture.
- Top with cold plant-based milk.
- Optionally garnish with mint or edible flowers.
Notes
This latte is caffeine-free, antioxidant-rich, and perfect for any time of day. For a beautiful presentation, serve in a clear glass to highlight the color change.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg