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Butterfly Pea Flower Latte

Get the health benefits and beauty from the naturally blue butterfly pea flower latte that's sweetened with the fresh aroma of lemongrass.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Steeping Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butterfly pea flowers
Servings: 1 drink
Author: April

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 10-15 fresh or dried butterfly pea flowers
  • 2 sticks lemongrass (or 1 bag lemongrass tea)
  • 1 cup ice
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ½ tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Boil water.
  • Steep butterfly pea flowers and lemongrass in the hot water. Let cool down completely. Remove the flowers and lemongrass. Refrigerate at this point if desired.
  • Mix together the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • Put the ice in the serving glass. Add the butterfly pea flower tea.
  • For maximum swirls, pour the milk mixture into the tea glass from higher up.
  • Garnish with a butterfly pea flower, a stalk of lemongrass, and a straw. Serve immediately.