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Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea: A Colorful, Creamy Treat

Enjoy a stunning Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, a caffeine-free delight perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Beverages
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Iced Tea
  • 1 cup Hot Water Essential for steeping the butterfly pea flowers
  • 1-2 tablespoons Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers Provides vibrant blue color and earthy flavor
For the Milk Layer
  • 1 cup Milk (Dairy or Plant-Based) Add creaminess; try almond or oat
For Sweetening
  • 1-2 teaspoons Honey or Sweetener Enhances flavor; honey pairs well with tea
For Serving
  • 1 cup Ice Cubes Essential for chilling the beverage
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Optional) Transforms drink color from blue to purple

Equipment

  • Kettle
  • pitcher
  • Frother
  • Glass

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Boil 1 cup of water, add 1–2 tablespoons of dried butterfly pea flowers, steep for 5–7 minutes, then strain into a pitcher and cool.
  2. While warm, stir in 1–2 teaspoons of honey or sweetener until dissolved.
  3. Froth 1 cup of milk using a frother or by shaking in a jar until foamy.
  4. Fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in cooled butterfly pea flower tea, and gently add frothed milk on top.
  5. Add a dash of lemon juice for color transformation, stir gently to combine.
  6. Garnish with butterfly pea flowers or a slice of lemon if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve fresh. Store prepared tea without milk in the fridge for up to 1 day and freeze butterfly pea tea for up to 3 months.

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