Iced Butterfly Pea Latte (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tea Base
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1 cup of hot water
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1 tbsp of dried or 5-6 fresh butterfly pea flowers, or 1 tea bag
→ Milk Base
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1/2 cup of milk—dairy, almond, coconut, oat, or any plant-based kind
→ Optional Add-ins
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A teaspoon of lemon juice
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1-2 teaspoons of your favorite sweetener or honey
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A few ice cubes
# Instructions:
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Pour boiling water over the dried or fresh flowers, or place the tea bag in hot water. Let it soak for 5-7 minutes. Remove the tea bag or strain out the flowers, then set the tea aside to cool off to room temperature.
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For more sweetness, add 1-2 teaspoons of honey or another sweetener to the warm tea. Stir well until it completely dissolves.
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Shake the milk in a closed jar, whip it with a frother, or blend it until it turns foamy. You can do this with cold milk.
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Start by adding ice cubes to a glass. Pour the cooled tea on the ice, then gently top it off with the foamed milk to create pretty layers.
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If you'd like, squeeze in a tiny bit of lemon juice. The blue drink will change to a beautiful purple shade instantly.
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Add a few dried or fresh butterfly pea flowers on top for a stunning garnish. Sip on your cool Butterfly Pea Flower Milk Tea.
# Notes:
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Not only does lemon juice brighten the flavor, but it also makes the drink change to a lovely purple.