Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam Recipe
A visually stunning and refreshing Blue Tea Latte made with vibrant butterfly pea flower tea, topped with creamy vanilla cold foam. This dairy or dairy-free beverage is perfect as a unique caffeine-free treat with a beautiful layered presentation.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Tea
- 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers
- 1 cup hot water
Cold Foam
- ⅓ cup ice-cold whole milk (or oat/almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tbsp vanilla syrup (adjust to taste)
Other
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Brew the blue tea: Steep the butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 5–7 minutes until the water turns a deep blue. Strain out the flowers and allow the tea to cool slightly before use.
- Make the vanilla cold foam: Blend the cold milk and vanilla syrup for about 10 seconds until smooth and foamy. If a blender is unavailable, use a milk frother, French press, or vigorously shake in a sealed jar to create the foam.
- Assemble the latte: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour the cooled butterfly pea tea into the glass. Slowly spoon or pour the vanilla cold foam on top to create distinct layers.
- Serve and enjoy: Enjoy the latte with beautiful blue and creamy layers or gently stir for a smooth, creamy vanilla-flavored blue tea latte experience.
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk with oat or almond milk for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust the amount of vanilla syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- For best visual impact, pour foam slowly to maintain separate layers.
- Butterfly pea flower tea is naturally caffeine-free and rich in antioxidants.