Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Blue Tea Latte featuring naturally colorful butterfly pea flower tea enhanced with creamy vanilla cold foam. This visually stunning drink combines floral notes and rich creaminess for a delightful and soothing beverage perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Tea
- 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers
- 1 cup hot water
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Vanilla Cold Foam
- ⅓ cup ice-cold whole milk (or oat/almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp vanilla syrup (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Brew the blue tea: Steep the butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 5–7 minutes until the liquid develops a deep blue color. Strain out the flowers and allow the tea to cool slightly before assembling.
- Make the vanilla cold foam: Blend the cold milk and vanilla syrup for about 10 seconds until smooth and foamy. Alternative methods include using a milk frother, a French press, or shaking the mixture vigorously in a sealed jar.
- Assemble the latte: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, pour in the cooled blue tea, and then gently spoon or pour the vanilla cold foam on top to maintain distinct layers.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately to enjoy the striking layered appearance, or gently stir for a creamy, unified latte experience.
Notes
- Use dairy-free milk alternatives like oat or almond milk to make the latte vegan-friendly.
- Adjust the amount of vanilla syrup according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Steeping time can be tweaked depending on how intense you want the tea flavor and color.
- Use a glass with ample capacity to appreciate the layered effect of the latte.
Keywords: blue tea latte, butterfly pea flower tea, vanilla cold foam, iced tea latte, colorful drink, dairy-free latte option
