Iced Blue Pea Matcha Latte
If you've been with us for a while, you already know how much we love experimenting with green matcha. Every new recipe deepens our appreciation for this vibrant green tea powder just a little more. Butterfly pea, also known as blue pea (clitoria ternatea), has been consumed for centuries as a caffeine-free tea, known for its calming properties and potential benefits for focus, cognitive function, and digestion. Its flavor is mild and floral, which makes it the perfect partner for the earthy notes of matcha powder. When the two come together, the result is a striking mix of blue and green that looks as beautiful as it tastes. Let's get into it!
- Author
- Nataliia Petrova
- Servings
- 1
- Category
Beverage
- Cuisine
American
Ingredients
- 2 heaping tsp ceremonial grade matcha powder
- 1½ cups hot water (for whisking matcha powder, 80°C / 176°F)
- 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers or 1 tsp butterfly pea powder
- 1 cup hot water (for steeping butterfly pea flower tea)
- 2 cups cold milk ( dairy or non-dairy milk)
- Ice cubes
- Sweetener (optional)
- Matcha bowl with spout (essential for mess-free pouring)
- Chasen (bamboo whisk)
- Chashaku (bamboo scoop)
- Fine mesh sifter
- Small saucepan or kettle
- 4 tall glasses
Directions
- If using dried flowers: Place 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers in a small saucepan. Pour 1 cup hot water over the flowers and steep for 5 minutes. Strain into a small pitcher and set aside to cool.
- If using butterfly pea powder: Stir 1 tsp butterfly pea powder directly into 1 cup hot water until completely dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- Sift 2 tsp ceremonial matcha powder into your matcha bowl with spout.
- Pour in 1½ cups hot water (about 80°C).
- Whisk using a chasen in a "W" oy "M" motion until frothy and fully dissolved.
- Set aside briefly to cool slightly.
- Fill each glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Add about ¼ cup chilled butterfly pea or blue tea to each glass.
- Pour in ½ cup cold milk over the blue layer.
- Finally, pour in the whisked matcha layer slowly using your matcha bowl's spout to keep the layers distinct.
- Add honey or maple syrup to taste, either in the milk step or directly into cups based on preference.
- For best visual appeal, pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon.
- Serve the blue matcha tea immediately with a straw or spoon for stirring just before drinking.
