Description
Blue Milk Tea is a delightful and visually stunning drink that combines the rich flavors of black tea with the vibrant hues of butterfly pea flowers. This ultimate recipe guide will show you how to create a layered, colorful tea latte that is as delicious as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
Black Tea Base:
2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea, 1 cup hot water;
Butterfly Pea Tea Layer:
½ teaspoon butterfly pea flower powder or 5 dried butterfly pea flowers, ¼ cup hot water;
Additional:
½ cup whole milk or plant-based milk, 1–2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk or simple syrup, ice cubes
Instructions
- Steep the black tea: Brew the black tea in 1 cup of hot water for 4–5 minutes. Remove the tea bags or strain the leaves.
- Prepare the butterfly pea tea: Steep the butterfly pea flower powder or dried flowers in ¼ cup of hot water for 5 minutes until a deep blue color forms. Strain if using whole flowers.
- Combine the teas: In a glass, mix the brewed black tea with sweetened condensed milk until dissolved. Pour over ice in a serving glass.
- Create the layers: Slowly pour the butterfly pea tea over a spoon onto the back of the glass to create a layered effect.
- Serve and enjoy: Stir the drink before sipping to blend the colors and flavors for a visually appealing beverage.
Notes
- To make it caffeine-free, use rooibos instead of black tea.
- Adjust sweetness with honey, agave, or flavored syrups to suit your taste.
- For a richer version, substitute whole milk with half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
