Easy Blue Matcha Latte
A beautiful blue matcha latte that tastes as good as it looks. This frothy sweet warm drink is loaded with antioxidants and is naturally caffeine free.
Blue matcha…who knew right?
Well, technically blue matcha is butterfly pea powder. So this is essentially a butterfly pea latte, but either way, this drink is out of this world beautiful and tasty.
If you are new to butterfly pea flower powder you may be wondering what it is, why you should drink it, and what the heck it even tastes like. No worries friends, we are diving into all of those juicy details below.
Table of contents
What is butterfly pea flower powder?
The butterfly pea flower grows in Thailand and Myanmar. These flowers only bloom for one day and are actually considered an herb.
The powder is from harvested blooms that are dried and then ground into a powder. You can also make tea from the dried blooms without grounding them into a powder.
Health benefits
These beautiful blue flowers pack a hefty punch when it comes to health benefits.
The flower’s scientific name is the Clitorea ternatea Flower, which in fact sounds grosser than the word pea. However! Clitorea ternatea Flowers contain high doses of anthocyanin when extracted properly.
Anthocyanin is also found in blueberries and is responsible for being an antioxidant that fights free radicals in the body.
Butterfly pea flower has been used in ayurvedic traditions for roles as a memory enhancer, nootropic, anti-stress, anxiolytic, antidepressant, anticonvulsant, tranquilizing and sedative agent.
What does it taste like
Despite the name, it doesn’t taste like peas.
It is a very mild taste. So mild in fact, you probably won’t even taste it in your latte.
Expert tips
If you happen to have a bamboo whisk it is the perfect tool to mix your blue butterfly pea flower powder with the water in step one of the recipe card. Be sure to whisk until smooth and no clumps.
I like to use my milk frother that is attached to my Keurig but be sure to check out the instructions for stove top and using a milk frother for what works best for your needs.
More healthy drinks to try
- Carrot Banana Smoothie
- Banana Peach SmoothiePineapple Juice and Apple Cider Vinegar Morning Shot
- Lavender Moon Milk for Sleep and Stress
- Apple Cider Vinegar Shot Recipe
Recipe
Easy Blue Matcha Latte
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon blue butterfly pea flower powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 2/3 cup milk (your choice dairy or non dairy)
- 1 teaspoon honey (maple syrup if vegan)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Stove top
- In a wide mouth mug, whisk the butterfly pea flower powder with the hot water until you have a smooth consistency with no lumps. (see notes)
- In a small saucepan gently heat your milk, honey and vanilla to a simmer. Stir continuously so the milk does not scorch onto the bottom of the pan. Once heated whisk really well to froth and then pour into mug with the butterfly pea powder. If you would like it extra foamy you can add to a blender and blend on high for a few seconds.
- Enjoy warm anytime you need to relax.
Milk Frother
- In a wide mouth mug, whisk the butterfly pea flower powder with the hot water until you have a smooth consistency with no lumps. (see notes)
- In a milk frother add your milk, honey and vanilla and froth per instructions. Pour the heated frothed milk into the mug with the butterfly pea flower powder. (see notes)
- Enjoy warm anytime you need to relax.
Notes
- If you have a bamboo matcha whisk, it will work really well for step number 1.
- If your frother does not heat the milk be sure to heat the milk and other ingredients by following the stove top ingredients and then froth.
