Ingredients
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
- 1 tea bag butterfly pea flower
- ¾ cup water
Sweet Vanilla Cream
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup half & half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Boil Water: Use water that is at a slow boil (around 180°F), not boiling hot. Filtered water is preferred for the best taste. If using an electric kettle with temperature setting, set it to 180°F to avoid overheating the tea.
- Steep Tea: Place the butterfly pea flower tea bag into a teapot and pour the hot water over it. Let it steep for 5 minutes to extract a vibrant blue color and flavor. Set the tea aside to cool completely before preparing the latte.
- Prepare Sweet Vanilla Cream: In a separate container, combine half & half, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly to mix and create a smooth sweet cream.
- Assemble Latte: Fill a serving cup with 1 cup of ice. Pour the cooled butterfly pea flower tea over the ice. Slowly pour the sweet vanilla cream on top. The cream will swirl artfully creating a gradient effect and then settle to the bottom, offering a beautiful layered appearance.
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, chill the half & half mixture before adding.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sweetened condensed milk.
- Use fresh filtered water to enhance the flavor clarity of the butterfly pea tea.
- Drink immediately to enjoy the pleasing color swirl before it fully blends.
- Can be served without ice for a warmer variation but traditional is iced.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
