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Easy Blue Milk Tea (Butterfly Pea Latte)

A vibrant, floral milk tea made with butterfly pea flowers, steamed milk, and sweetener for a magical blue-to-purple latte.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverage, Refreshment
Cuisine: Asian, Modern Fusion
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1-2 tsp dried butterfly pea flowers
  • 0.5-1 tsp honey or sugar adjust to taste
  • 0.75 cup milk or plant-based milk
  • lemon juice optional, for color change
  • edible flowers or lavender for garnish

Equipment

  • Kettle or pot
  • Strainer
  • Mug
  • Milk frother or saucepan

Method
 

  1. Steep butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 3–5 minutes. Strain.
  2. Add honey or sugar to warm tea and stir to dissolve.
  3. Heat milk on stove or with a frother.
  4. Pour tea into mugs and layer milk on top.
  5. Optional: Add lemon juice for a color change.
  6. Garnish with edible flowers and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve hot or iced. Adjust sweetness and milk type to preference.