Description
Mesmerizing blue butterfly pea milk tea delights senses with its enchanting azure hue and delicate floral notes. Creamy, refreshing, and Instagram-worthy, this tropical beverage promises a sensory journey that transports you to Southeast Asian tea gardens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup hot water (divided)
Tea Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) jasmine green tea
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butterfly pea flower tea
Sweeteners and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) condensed milk
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Infuse jasmine tea with boiling water, allowing it to steep for 5 minutes. Carefully strain the fragrant liquid and let it cool to room temperature.
- Simultaneously prepare butterfly pea flower tea by steeping in hot water for 5 minutes. Strain thoroughly to extract the vibrant blue liquid.
- Combine the butterfly pea flower tea with jasmine tea, creating a mesmerizing color transformation. Gently incorporate milk and condensed milk, stirring until fully integrated.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, then delicately pour the blue-hued tea mixture over the frozen crystals. The tea will create a stunning gradient effect as it cascades into the glass.
- Serve immediately while the beverage is chilled, appreciating the unique azure color and delicate floral undertones of this exotic milk tea creation.
Notes
- Maximize butterfly pea flower color intensity by using fresh, high-quality dried flowers for vibrant blue hues.
- Adjust sweetness levels by gradually adding condensed milk, tasting as you mix to achieve your preferred flavor profile.
- Experiment with alternative milk options like almond, oat, or coconut milk for different dietary preferences or unique taste experiences.
- Chill ingredients beforehand to prevent dilution when adding ice, ensuring a consistently rich and refreshing beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Tea, Mocktails
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg