Description
A colorful and calming floral tea that transforms from blue to purple or pink with a squeeze of citrus, served over chewy tapioca pearls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butterfly pea flower tea (made from dried flowers or tea bags)
- 2 cups water (for brewing tea)
- 4 cups water (for cooking tapioca pearls)
- 1/2 cup tapioca pearls
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based like almond or oat)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: lemon or lime juice (for color change)
- Optional: sweetened condensed milk (for added creaminess)
Instructions
- Boil 2 cups of water, remove from heat, and add butterfly pea flowers or tea bags. Steep for 10–15 minutes, strain, and stir in sugar while warm. Let cool completely.
- In another pot, boil 4 cups of water and cook tapioca pearls according to the package (5–10 minutes). Let them sit in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water. Soak in sugar water if desired.
- In a tall glass, place 1/4 cup cooked pearls, add ice, and pour in the cooled blue tea until halfway full.
- Slowly pour in milk to create layers. Add lemon juice for a color change and condensed milk for richness. Stir gently before serving.
- Taste and adjust sweetness as desired. Serve with a wide straw and enjoy.
Notes
The tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Keep the cooked tapioca pearls in lightly sweetened water for best texture and use within 24 hours. The drink is best enjoyed the same day after assembly for optimal visual effect.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg