How to Make a Blue Matcha Latte (Also called a Mermaid Latte)

Blue Matcha is featured in this healthful tea latte made by whisking honey and nutmeg with blue matcha powder and topping with warm foamy milk for a luxurious tea shop-worthy tea latte! We won’t stop there, but continue to discover what blue matcha is and how to use it.  You’ll soon see how simple it is to make this tea shop favorite in your own kitchen and enjoy it in only minutes!

If you’ve been curious about the blue matcha craze and wondered what exactly blue matcha is, look no further. Today, we will discuss what blue matcha is and what it is not. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to find a recipe to make your own blue matcha latte!

I love the ease and customizability of making my own lattes. This latte recipe is no exception!

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Blue Matcha vs Green Matcha

Blue matcha and Green Matcha are not the same. While the green matcha that we are all familiar with is a true tea made from leaves of the plant Camellia Sinensis, blue matcha is made from an entirely different plant – the butterfly pea flower. 

• Blue matcha is from the plant Clitoria ternate, commonly called butterfly pea flower. (Although it has other names such as Asian pigeonwings, Blue Tea Flowers, Butterfly Pea, and Blue Pea.) It is a beautiful plant featuring bright blue vining flowers. Butterfly pea flowers are oftened dried and used to make a beautiful herbal tea. An interesting point for butterfly pea flower is that it can change colors. The PH level changes when adding citrus and will cause it to turn purple. Blue matcha is made by drying butterfly pea flowers and then grounding them into a fine powder. Like green matcha the entire flower is consumed instead of straining out the tea after steeping. It is caffeine-free and technically categorized as a tisane. 
• Green Matcha as we discussed earlier is a true tea. What makes it different and special is the way the leaves are grown and prepared. Unlike most tea which only steeps tea leaves and discards them before drinking, matcha is finely ground tea leaves that are whisked with hot water and not strained out. The entire tea leaf is enjoyed in the tea. As a true tea, is contains caffeine and brings with it is’s own set of health benefits. 

What does Blue Matcha Taste like?

Blue matcha has an earthy taste to it similar to green tea with a light hint of floral. 

Health benefits

There are many nutrients in the butterfly pea flower that may result in health benefits. Studies suggest possible hair growth benefits as well as it may support skin health, weight loss, and possibly help stabilize blood sugar levels. You can read more here.

Blue Matcha Latte Ingredients

• Blue Matcha Powder – Choose a high quality, organic, and food grade blue matcha. Only a small amount is needed per cup so a little goes a long way!
• Water – Use filtered water or spring water.
• Honey – I like using honey as an all natural sweetener. It brings out the natural floral flavor of blue matcha.
• Milk – Chose your favorite milk including plant based. Remember that any milk, especially nut milks can bring an extra flavor component. Bare this in mind when choosing your milk that this could alter your end result.
• Nutmeg – Nutmeg builds another layer to this latte.

How to Make a Blue Matcha Latte (Mermaid Latte)

Kitchen Tools

• Measuring cup
• Sauce Pan
• Milk Frother

Ingredients

• Blue Matcha Powder
• Honey
• Milk
• Nutmeg

Instructions

1. Add water, honey, and nutmeg into saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil stirring occasionally.
3. Turn off heat and whisk in blue matcha.
4. Warm and froth milk.
5. Pour matcha into cup, top with foamy milk.
6. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes:

• Chose your favorite milk including plant based.
• Heat water to 212 (boiling) as this is the optimal temperature for making herbal tea.
• Add more honey if you prefer a sweeter tea. 

Why You Will Love a Blue Matcha Latte!

• Beautiful color
• Simple and quick to make
• Healthful
• Caffeine Free

FAQ

What is Blue matcha good for?

Besides being used for making tea, it can also be used in a wide variety of recipes for cooking, baking, smoothies, and moon milk. It can also be used to flavor or color simple syrup.

Is blue matcha tea healthy?

Studies show that blue matcha does have many health benefits including promoting healthy skin and hair.

What does blue matcha taste like?

Butterfly Blue matcha has a light earthly taste with floral and nutty undertones.

Blue Matcha Tea

Make a simple tea from blue matcha by whisking matcha with hot water.

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