Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam Recipe
This vibrant Blue Tea Latte features butterfly pea flower tea steeped to a vivid blue hue, combined with a sweet vanilla-infused cold milk foam. Refreshing and visually stunning, this latte is perfect served iced for a unique and calming beverage experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers
- 1 cup hot water
Vanilla Cold Foam
- ⅓ cup ice-cold whole milk (or oat or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp vanilla syrup (adjust to taste)
Additional
- Ice cubes as needed
Instructions
- Brew the blue tea: Steep the dried butterfly pea flowers in 1 cup of hot water for 5 to 7 minutes until the water turns a deep blue color. Strain out the flowers carefully and allow the tea to cool slightly to avoid melting the ice too quickly.
- Make the vanilla cold foam: In a blender, combine the cold milk and vanilla syrup and blend for about 10 seconds until the mixture is smooth and foamy. If you don’t have a blender, you can use a frother, French press, or vigorously shake the mixture in a sealed jar to achieve foaminess.
- Assemble the latte: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour the cooled blue tea over the ice. Gently spoon or pour the vanilla cold foam on top, creating distinct layers for an appealing presentation.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately. To enjoy the full layered effect, drink as is or stir gently to combine the flavors and enjoy a creamy, sweet blue tea latte.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whole milk with oat or almond milk.
- Adjust the amount of vanilla syrup based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Butterfly pea flower tea is natural and caffeine-free, making this latte a soothing alternative to coffee-based drinks.
- To enhance the foam, ensure the milk is very cold before blending or frothing.
- Use a clear glass to emphasize the beautiful color contrast between the blue tea and white foam.
Keywords: Blue Tea Latte, Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, Iced Latte, Vanilla Foam, Herbal Tea Drink, Vegan Option, Dairy-Free Latte
