Butterfly Pea Flower Latte

This butterfly pea flower latte is a delicious alternative to coffee in the morning and can be enjoyed later on in the day to help unwind.

Looking for an alternative to coffee

What drink do you typically go for in the morning? Aside from lemon water or plain water, I usually like to treat myself to black coffee, especially on weekends. Similarly, I treat myself to some espresso in the afternoon.

In spite of my best intentions, my coffee consumption has not abated. It seems that whenever we return from vacation, my coffee consumption goes up. After all, I owe it to myself to sample the local coffee, wherever we happen to be! As a result, I carry the habit of drinking more coffee when I return home.

About butterfly pea flower powder

To try something different, I decided to make this blue butterfly pea flower latte. The easy to make recipe is adapted from the talented Crowded Kitchen. It is great without the rose petals. If you want to add an extra touch of color or enjoy roses, add dried rose petals. It isn’t necessary, however!

The butterfly pea flower powder is a brilliant shade of indigo blue which happens to be natural. The powder is derived from dried butterfly pea flowers, which I hope to see someday. It is free of any artificial coloring.

How to make the butterfly pea flower latte

To make this coffee-free latte, I heated store-bought cashew milk on low to medium heat until warmed. Then I sifted the butterfly pea flower powder, through a small mesh sieve, and added vanilla extract plus maple syrup.

Using a whisk I vigorously mixed it quickly in a back and forth motion until everything was mixed in. Be careful not to boil the mixture. Only heat it until warmed After I took it off the heat, I used a battery operated milk frother to get extra froth. I use this same method to make my pandan latte.

Additional tips

Keep an eye on your saucepan because the mixture can suddenly foam up when overheated and overflow!

Be sure not to overfill your mug to avoid spills. It’s surprising how powerful that little battery operated milk frother can be!

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Butterfly Pea Flower Latte

This butterfly pea flower latte is a delicious alternative to coffee in the morning and can be enjoyed later on in the day to help unwind.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: butterfly pea flower, dairy-free, latte, vegan

Servings: 1 person

person

Calories: 93kcal

Author: Emily Miller

Equipment

• small mesh strainer
• battery operated milk frother
• small saucepan
• whisk

Ingredients

• 8 oz cashew milk or other plant-based milk
• 1/2 tsp blue butterfly pea flower powder
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp rose petals optional

Instructions

• Heat cashew milk on medium heat until starting to steam..
  
• To prevent clumping, sift the butterfly pea powder into the warmed plant milk. Whisk in butterfly pea flower powder with maple syrup and vanilla extract until frothy. Keep whisking until the powder is dissolved and you see no clumping.
  
• Take off heat, and aerate with milk frother for 30 seconds if desired. Pour into cup.

Notes

Garnish with rose petals if desired.

Using an electric frother helps with the frothing. Be sure to mix the butterfly pea powder well as soon as it is added. Sifting the powder through a mesh strainer helps prevent clumping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 93kcal

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