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Butterfly Pea Milk Tea

Butterfly Pea Milk Tea
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Butterfly Pea Milk Tea is a vibrant and refreshing beverage made by steeping natural butterfly pea flowers to create a bright blue tea, sweetening it lightly, and blending with creamy milk or plant-based alternatives. This visually stunning drink offers delicate floral notes balanced with milk’s richness, perfect served hot or iced for a soothing, hydrating treat.

Ingredients

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Tea Base

  • 1 tablespoon dried butterfly pea flowers (or fresh equivalent)
  • 1 cup hot water

Sweetener

  • 1 teaspoon sugar, honey, or agave syrup (adjust to taste)

Milk

  • 1/2 cup whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, or preferred milk alternative

Optional

  • Ice cubes (for iced version)

Instructions

  1. Steep the Butterfly Pea Flowers: Boil about one cup of water, then pour it over a tablespoon of dried butterfly pea flowers. Let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes until the water turns a deep, vibrant blue. Strain out the flowers to reveal the clear tea.
  2. Sweeten the Tea: While still warm, stir in your choice of sweetener, starting with one teaspoon. Adjust sweetness to your preference, dissolving it evenly while the tea is hot.
  3. Add Milk: Gently pour in half a cup of milk or milk alternative, watching the tea color shift to a milky blue-purple shade. Stir to combine flavors thoroughly.
  4. Serve Hot or Iced: For hot tea, serve immediately in a mug. For iced tea, fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the tea over them for a refreshing cold beverage.

Notes

  • Use fresh or high-quality dried butterfly pea flowers for the best color and flavor.
  • Do not oversteep to avoid bitterness—5 to 10 minutes is ideal.
  • Experiment with different types of milk to suit dietary preferences and flavor.
  • Add a splash of lemon juice after adding milk for a magical color change from blue to purple.
  • Adjust sweetener gradually to suit your taste.

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Keywords: butterfly pea tea, milk tea, blue tea, flower tea, iced milk tea, vegan milk tea, floral drink, natural food coloring

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