Have you ever dreamed of sipping a drink that looks like it was made from the ocean itself? Let me introduce you to Iced Blue—a soothing, lightly sweet iced milk tea with a naturally magical blue hue. Perfect for cooling off on warm summer days, this drink is made without artificial coloring. Instead, it gets its stunning color from the beautiful butterfly pea flower.
What Makes It Blue?
Butterfly pea flower tea comes from the petals of the Clitoria ternatea plant. When steeped, these petals release a vivid blue pigment that transforms your tea into a calming, ocean-colored drink. And here’s the fun part—add a little acidity, like lemon juice, and watch it turn purple! It’s a natural color-changing tea that feels like magic in a glass.
The taste of butterfly pea tea is quite mild, so I love pairing it with jasmine green tea to add a fragrant, refreshing note. A touch of condensed milk and regular milk creates a silky, dreamy finish.
🌊 Iced Blue Milk Tea Recipe
Servings: 1
Calories: 121 kcal
🫖 Ingredients:
Tea Base:
- 3 tbsp jasmine green tea
- 1 tbsp butterfly pea flower tea
- ¾ cup hot water, divided
- 1 tbsp condensed milk
To Assemble:
- 1 cup milk (any kind you like)
- Ice cubes
🧋 How to Make It:
1. Steep the Jasmine Tea
Add about ½ cup hot water to the jasmine green tea leaves. Let it steep for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside to cool.
2. Steep the Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
Pour about ¼ cup hot water over the butterfly pea flowers. Steep for 5 minutes, then strain. You can steep both teas together if you’d like a blended flavor, but separating them helps preserve the vibrant blue.
3. Mix and Assemble
In a small pitcher or cup, combine the butterfly pea tea with 100 ml of the cooled jasmine tea. Stir in the condensed milk and regular milk until fully mixed.
4. Serve Over Ice
Pour your dreamy blue milk tea over a glass filled with ice cubes and enjoy! The color is just as refreshing as the flavor—cool, creamy, and perfect for summer.
💡 Tips:
- Pregnancy Caution: It’s best for pregnant women to avoid butterfly pea flower tea, as it may stimulate the uterus.
- Customize: Add a splash of lemon or fruit syrup for a sweet-tart twist and fun color change.
- Make it Vegan: Use plant-based milk and sweetened condensed coconut milk.
More to Try
- [Blue Boba – Butterfly Pea Flower Bubble Tea]
- [Coffee Milk Tea – Yuenyeung Milk Tea]
- [Coffee Jelly Milk Tea – Coffee Jelly Boba]
This iced blue milk tea is not just a drink—it’s an experience. Whether you’re enjoying a solo moment or serving guests, it’s sure to bring a smile and a touch of whimsy to your day.