Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Latte (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tea Base
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1 tablespoon dried butterfly pea flowers or 2 butterfly pea flower tea bags
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240 ml hot water
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15–30 ml honey, sugar, or sweetener of choice, to taste
→ Latte
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120 ml milk
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Ice cubes
→ Garnish (Optional)
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Lemon or lime slices
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Edible flowers
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Cinnamon or matcha powder, lightly dusted
# Instructions:
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Combine dried butterfly pea flowers or tea bags in a heatproof container. Pour the hot water over and steep for 5 to 7 minutes, until the infusion is a deep blue.
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Stir in honey or sugar while the tea is hot until dissolved. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
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Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour the chilled butterfly pea flower tea over the ice until the glass is half full.
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Slowly pour milk over the back of a spoon onto the tea to create a layered effect.
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Garnish with lemon or lime slices, edible flowers, or lightly dust with cinnamon or matcha powder. Stir gently before drinking or enjoy the natural layering.
# Notes:
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Adding lemon or lime will naturally change the tea's color from blue to purple due to the pH reaction.