A calming, colourful wellness drink you can enjoy hot or iced
Ingredients:
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1 teaspoon dried butterfly pea flowers (or 1 butterfly pea flower tea bag)
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1/2 cup hot water
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3/4 cup milk of your choice (oat, almond, coconut, dairy all work well)
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1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
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Optional: vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon for added flavour
Method:
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Steep the Tea
Add the butterfly pea flowers to a cup and pour over the hot water. Let it steep for 5 to 7 minutes until the water turns a vibrant blue. Strain the flowers if using loose petals. -
Warm and Froth the Milk
Gently heat your preferred milk in a saucepan until warm but not boiling. Use a frother, handheld whisk, or blender to create a light foam. -
Sweeten to Taste
Stir in honey, maple syrup, or a dash of vanilla extract into the steeped tea if desired. -
Combine
Pour the blue tea into your mug, then slowly add the frothed milk. For a layered effect, pour the milk carefully over the back of a spoon. -
Optional Colour Shift
For a touch of natural magic, add a few drops of lemon or lime juice and watch the tea change from blue to purple.
A Moment to Pause
Sip slowly and intentionally. This latte is naturally caffeine-free, rich in antioxidants, and perfect as part of a morning ritual or evening wind-down.
