Description
A vibrant and refreshing Butterfly Pea Milk recipe, also known as Butterfly Pea Latte, that combines the natural blue hues of butterfly pea flowers with creamy sweetened milk for a visually stunning and delicious beverage. This easy-to-make drink is perfect for warm days or as a unique treat to impress guests.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 handful butterfly pea flowers (fresh or dried)
- 3/4 cup sweetened milk (any kind you prefer)
- 2 glasses ice
Instructions
- Boil Water: Bring 2/3 cup of water to a boil, then transfer it to a cup or heat-proof container.
- Steep Flowers: Soak the butterfly pea flowers in the hot water for 2-3 minutes to extract the color and flavor.
- Extract Color: Stir gently and press the flowers against the cup using the back of a spoon to maximize color extraction.
- Strain Tea: When the tea reaches a vivid blue color, place a strainer over a glass carafe or pitcher and pour the tea through to remove the flowers.
- Prepare Glasses: Fill two glasses with ice cubes to chill the drink.
- Add Milk: Divide 3/4 cup of sweetened milk evenly between the two glasses over the ice.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the butterfly pea tea over the milk until each glass is filled to the top. Stir gently to blend and enjoy your butterfly pea latte.
Notes
- Use fresh or dried butterfly pea flowers for best color and flavor.
- You can substitute sweetened milk with any plant-based milk or unsweetened milk to adjust sweetness and dietary preferences.
- Adding a squeeze of lemon or lime juice can shift the blue color to purple for a fun visual twist.
- Serve immediately for the best experience with the vibrant colors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
