Enjoy the warm earthy flavors of this beautiful blue latte. Made with butterfly pea flowers, sweetener, and warm frothy milk, this latte is caffeine-free, as well as full of comfort and flavor that will bring warmth and cheer.
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Butterfly Pea Latte
I am over here in love with this blue tea latte! If you are looking for an easy tea latte that looks as beautiful as it tastes, look no further! This butterfly pea latte is a caffeine-free tea latte made with foamy milk, sugar, and a dash of vanilla. It is a comforting tea latte that can be enjoyed in the morning or in the evening.
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What are Butterfly Pea Flowers?
Butterfly pea flowers are lovely little blue vining flowers native to South East Asia. They have many names ranging from Asian pigoenwings, butterfly pea, or blue pea.
These handsome flowers are often used as a natural dye and will color most drinks and food it is infused with.
There are also many health benefits associated with these small flowers. Some research suggests it promotes hair and skin health as well as lower blood sugar levels.
Why You Will Love this Butterfly Pea Flower Latte
- Caffeine-Free
- Comforting
- Easy to Make at Home
- Beautifully Blue
- Delicious
- Healthful
What Does Butterfly Pea Latte Taste Like?
This latte has an earthy flavor similar to green tea but with little hints of floral. Its flavor is definitely unique, but don’t let that stop you from giving this tea latte a try! You might surprise yourself with how much you enjoy it!
Ingredients in Butterfly Pea Flower Latte
- Butterfly Pea Flowers – Some use butterfly pea powder, but I prefer to brew a tea with dried butterfly pea flowers. These can easily be purchased online.
- Milk – In this recipe you can use a regular whole milk, or it can be easily adaped to a vegan tea using a plant based milk. My favorite is oatmilk!
- Sugar – Use regular granulated sugar in this recipe as it disolves easily and quickly! You can also easily substitute sugar for your favorite sweetener. Maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar are all great options!
- Vanilla – Just a dash, but it makes all the difference!
- Water – Use good filtered water!
How to Make a Blue Latte
Blue Latte Recipe
Kitchen Tools
- Saucepan or Kettle
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoons
- Spoon
- Milk Frother
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil on the stovetop.
- Turn off heat and add in tea.
- Cover and allow to steep for at least 5 minutes.
- Strain out tea.
- Stir sweetener and vanilla into tea.
- Warm and froth milk.
- Pour tea into tea cup.
- Pour over frothed milk. Stir if desired.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
Heat the water to the proper temperature. Herbal tea is best steeped at 212°F.
Use any of the variations and substitutions listed above. This tea can easily be adapted to a vegan tea using plant-based milk.
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Butterfly Pea Flower Latte Recipe
Enjoy the warm subtle flavors of this beautiful blue latte. Made with butterfly pea flowers, sweetener, and warm frothy milk, this latte is caffeine-free, as well as full of comfort and flavor that will bring warmth and cheer.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 Teaspoon Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil on the stovetop.
- Turn off heat and add in tea.
- Cover and allow to steep for at least 5 minutes.
- Strain out tea.
- Stir sweetener and vanilla into tea.
- Warm and froth milk.
- Pour the tea into a tea cup.
- Pour over frothed milk. Stir if desired.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Tips
Heat the water to the proper temperature. Herbal tea is best steeped at 212°F.
- Use any of the variations and substitutions listed above. This tea can easily be adapted to a vegan tea using plant-based milk.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 1 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 164Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 10mgSodium 63mgCarbohydrates 32gFiber 0gSugar 32gProtein 4g
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition is calculated by Nutronionix
I have heard such great things about butterfly pea tea! I must get some and try this recipe. I love a great tea-latte!
I hope you enjoy!
The prettiest looking drink! I will have to show this post to my coffee loving friend <3
I hope you both will love it!
Great recipe. I would love to try it!!
I hope you will enjoy it!