This pea tea latte with boba is sure to satisfy you with both its flavor and its beauty. The tea is light and refreshing, while the boba is sweet and chewy. Pea tea is made with butterfly pea flower leaves, which hold a gorgeous blue hue. For a fun science project, squeeze in some lemon juice and watch the tea turn from beautiful blue to vibrant purple. Add some ice and enjoy the flavor of lemon iced tea. If you love your lattes, slowly pour in half-and-half over the back of a spoon to form swirls in the tea. It’s like having the ocean in a cup! The blue color is dark upon brewing the tea, so add ice to your glass for a brighter hue. If you want a touch of sweetness, try adding in some condensed milk!
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
1 serving
Ingredients
1 cup water (240 mL)
1 teaspoon loose pea tea leaves
⅓ cup Boba Pearls and Brown Sugar Syrup (50 g)
1 ½ cups ice (260 g)
2 tablespoons half & half
1 tablespoon condensed milk, optional
lemon juice, to taste, optional
Nutrition Info
Calories 105
Fat 7g
Carbs 8g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 9g
Protein 2g
How to Make It
1. Step
Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add the pea tea leaves and turn off the heat. Steep the tea for 5 minutes, then strain and let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
2. Step
To assemble, add the boba pearls and brown sugar syrup to the bottom of a serving glass. Top with the ice, then pour in the tea and half-and-half.
3. Step
Stir with a wide-opening straw and serve. If desired, add condensed milk for more sweetness or a bit of lemon juice for a color-changing effect.