Butterfly Pea Tea Latte
A delicate and refreshing tea made with strawberry syrup, milk, lemon juice, and butterfly pea flower tea!
Equipment
- Glass or cup- clear so that you can see the layers of color :)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon- for stirring
- Strainer- this is if you have loose leaf tea
Ingredients
- 1-2 tsp of dried butterfly pea tea or 1 tea bag
- 1/2 cup of hot water
- 1/2 cup of milk of choice
- 1-2 tbsp of strawberry syrup
- 1-2 tsp of lemon juice
- Ice optional
Instructions
- Start by brewing the tea. Pour hot water over the tea leaves (or the tea bag) and let it steep for about 5-7 minutes. The tea should turn a deep blue color. Strain out the tea leaves (if need be), or remove the tea bag and set aside.
- In your glass, add the strawberry syrup and the milk together. Give the strawberry syrup and milk a good mix until you get a soft pink color and they are completely integrated together.
- Fill the glass with ice (optional), and save a little room at the top for the tea. Add the tea.
- Squeeze the lemon juice into the brewed tea. And enjoy how the lemon juice changes the tea to a purple color.
- Serve with cold foam or whipped cream on top (optional), and enjoy! :)
Notes
How to store
Tea: You can store any leftover tea in a sealed jar in the fridge for 2-3 days. Just be sure to give the tea a stir before using.
Strawberry milk base: You should try to store the syrup by itself. The syrup alone will stay good for at least a couple weeks.
However, if you happened to have mixed the milk and syrup together, this would last about a day. Store it in a sealed jar.
Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Butterfly Pea Tea Latte
Layering for the "Wow" Factor: If you want those gorgeous distinct layers for your photos, pour the tea very slowly over the back of a spoon. The strawberry milk is denser because of the syrup, so the tea will sit right on top until you’re ready to swirl!
Temperature Matters: To get that deep, vibrant blue, make sure your water is hot but not boiling (around 200°F). If the water is too hot, it can sometimes make the floral notes of the tea taste a bit "grassy."
The Lemon Magic: Always add the lemon juice after you’ve admired the blue color! Since it’s the acidity that triggers the color change to purple, you can even add it drop by drop at the table for a fun little science experiment effect.
Froth it Up: Even though this isn't a traditional espresso latte, you can still use a handheld milk frother on your strawberry milk before adding the tea to give it that coffee-shop feel and a pillowy texture.
Or use the frother to make a simple, but delicious, cold foam!