Layered Blue Butterfly Pea Latte

A striking blue-and-white layered iced latte made with butterfly pea flower tea and espresso. Butterfly pea powder creates a naturally bright blue milk that is layered with espresso for a beautiful ombré effect. Lightly sweetened with honey or syrup, it’s an eye-catching drink that’s popular on social media for its look and delicate taste.

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A striking blue-and-white layered iced latte made with butterfly pea flower tea and espresso. Butterfly pea powder creates a naturally bright blue milk that is layered with espresso for a beautiful ombré effect. Lightly sweetened with honey or syrup, it’s an eye-catching drink that’s popular on social media for its look and delicate taste.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butterfly pea flower powder
  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 teaspoon honey or simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
  • 3/4 cup milk (divided, e.g., vanilla soy or oat milk, chilled)
  • 2 shots espresso (or 1/2 cup strong coffee, cooled)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. 1In a small bowl, mix the butterfly pea flower powder with 1 tablespoon of hot water (just enough to dissolve it) and the honey or sweetener, if using. Stir until the powder is fully dissolved into a deep blue liquid.
  2. 2Add about 1/4 cup of the milk to the blue mixture and stir or blend until evenly combined—this is your blue "pea flower milk."
  3. 3Fill a clear glass with ice cubes. Pour the blue milk into the glass first.
  4. 4Slowly pour the remaining milk (about 1/2 cup) over the back of a spoon onto the blue layer. This helps keep the layers distinct: you should have a bottom blue layer and a top white milk layer.
  5. 5Finally, gently pour the cooled espresso on top. You’ll see the espresso float between the milk layers, creating a layered blue, white, and coffee effect. Serve with a straw, and stir before drinking to enjoy the flavors combined.

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