Butterfly Pea Tea Shake is a delicious and refreshing beverage to cool down this hot summer.
To make the tea use made using either dried flowers or powder. In today's recipe, we'll use Butterfly Pea Tea which is laced with mint and dried lemon. It is quick and tasty!
Another new way to enjoy the herbal Butterfly Pea or Asian Pigeon Wing herbal tea. Scientifically called "Clitoria Ternatea" this tea is naturally blue.
Read on to learn how is made. Want more flavourful thirst-quenching drinks? Try my Thirst Quenchers! Our current favourites are also Cranberry Sangria~A mocktail, Shahi Shikanji~Indian State Madhya Pradesh.
Contents
- Butterfly Pea Tea Shake Recipe and me
- A little about Butterfly Pea Tea
- Why MSK Butterfly Pea Tea Shake Recipe
- How to make Butterfly Pea Tea Shake Recipe
- For Your Questions
- Some Summer Drinks to Chill With
- Recipe card
- Pin for later
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Butterfly Pea Tea Shake Recipe and me
As a part of the Shhhhh Secretly Cooking our hostess, Sasmita asked us for Summer drinks her condition was not to use aerated or fizzy drinks.
I am paired with Rafeeda who gave me ice cream and milk as my secret ingredients. For her ingredients, I thought of curds and cardamom as she will have Iftar. Just see the delicious Cardamom Almond Lassi she has made.
As a part of my research, I was scrolling Instagram when I saw this delicious drink. It was a mocktail called Purple Prose, a Vegan mocktail. I had to try it!
I have made it a few times now since I first saw it. We loved it so much and now I need to order some of the Blue Pea Flower powder.
In today's recipe, we'll use butterfly pea tea which is laced with mint and dried lemon. quick and tasty!
The colour and the tea will depend on the number of flowers you use. Adjust the number of flowers to get the colours you like from sky blue to deep blue.
Now in case you do not have the tea I have you can always use the powder or use the butterfly pea flowers. These creepers are low maintenance so try growing them or get them online. Just follow the steps I have outlined below.
A little about Butterfly Pea Tea
The butterfly pea taste is different and it grows on you. The tea is earthy and needs a sweetener but is not bitter.
The other name by which you may also know it is blue matcha. However, it is very different from Green Matcha. Green matcha is from a plant scientifically called Camellia sinensis, a type of green tea.
The use of Butterfly pea flowers in Thai and Malay cuisines is common. The brilliant blue-coloured rice dishes and desserts are due to the Butterfly pea. Of course to brew soothing blue pea tea.
In Ayurvedic medicine, it is called Aparajita. Its health benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, are well known.
Why MSK Butterfly Pea Tea Shake Recipe
Make this recipe as it is
- Refreshing
- Easy to make
- Healthy
- Versatile
- Crowd pleaser
- You have vegan options too (check my variations)
How to make Butterfly Pea Tea Shake Recipe
These are the ingredients you will need. For quantities please check the recipe card.
Ingredients:
- Blue pea flower tea
- Water
- Regular Milk
- Icecream
- Sugar
- Water
- Blue colour (optional)
Method:(details and pics, stepwise desc)
- In a small saucepan add the sugar and water. Stir till the sugar dissolves on low-medium heat. Bring to a boil and set aside to cool. Add blue colour if using after it cools a little.
- Meanwhile, boil water and add the butterfly pea flower tea and let it steep and cool down.
- Add milk and ice cream to the cool tea. Whizz it well. Add the sweetener of your choice if needed.
- Serve immediately.
Substitutes:
- Use blue pea flower powder or even fresh flowers if you can get them.
- In place of regular milk (I use 6% fat) use skimmed milk.
- For a vegan use plant-based milk like almond milk, oats milk or coconut milk.
- If you are lactose intolerant use lactose-free milk.
- In place of regular ice cream use lactose-free ice cream.
- Bananas or yoghurt for a creamy smoothie.
Variations:
- Make it vegan using plant-based milk like almond milk, coconut milk or oats milk.
- For those suffering from lactose allergy use lactose-free milk.
- You can also add bananas to make a thick vegan smoothie bowl.
- Use yogurt, my preference is regular but you can use plant-based ones too. This will help limit your sugar intake.
- My daughter's suggestion was to try black current ice cream.
- My next try will be with tender coconut ice cream.
Equipment:
You will need
- Saucepans
- Strainer
- Jar
- Blender
- Glasses to serve
How to serve:
Sky is the limit dress the Butterfly Pea Tea shake up the way you like. but here are my suggestions.
- Serve chilled plain without any toppings.
- But topped with ice cream it will be delicious.
- Whipped cream, Chia seeds, sliced fruit, Pistachios, almond slivers.
- Now I will not add lemon juice because I am using regular milk. But in case you are using plant-based milk add some. The flavours will be awesome.
- Garnish with mint and lemon slices.
How to store:
- The butterfly pea flower tea you can store in the fridge for 2 days maximum. But the shake does not store. Serve immediately.
For Your Questions
Protips:
- Make a dark blue tea to start with the addition of milk and ice cream fades the colours later.
- If that happens add blue food colour to your sugar syrup.
- Use only vanilla ice cream instead of a mixture of milk and ice cream.
Some Summer Drinks to Chill With
Summary:
An easy and refreshing shake with Butterfly Pea Tea is definitely attractive too! Make some and watch your family and friends gravitate towards the shake.
Recipe card
Butterfly Pea Tea Shake Recipe
Equipment
- 2 Saucepan
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Jar
- 1 Blender
- 4 Glasses
Ingredients
- 1 cup butterfly pea tea brewed , cooled
- ¼ cup milk or dairy-free alternative
- 1 cup ice cream
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 6 tablespoon water
- 5-6 drops blue colour optional
Instructions
How to make Sugar Syrup:
- In a small saucepan add the sugar and water. Set aside as you get your tea ready.
- Meanwhile, your sugar must have dissolved else stir to dissolve the sugar. Cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Let it cool slightly before adding the blue colour. Mix well. Set aside.
How to make the Tea:
- In boiling water add the butterfly pea tea and brew the butterfly pea tea. Let it cool.
How to make the Shake:
- In a blender, combine the cooled butterfly pea tea, milk and ice cream.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the shake into a glass and enjoy!
How to serve:
- Serve chilled plain without any toppings.
- But topped with ice cream it will be delicious.
- Whipped cream, Chia seeds, sliced fruit, Pistachios, almond slivers.
- Now I will not add lemon juice because I am using regular milk. But in case you are using plant-based milk add some. The flavours will be awesome.
- Garnish with mint and lemon slices.
Notes
Protips
- Make a dark blue tea to start with the addition of milk and ice cream fades the colours later.
- If that happens add blue food colour to your sugar syrup.
- Use only vanilla ice cream instead of a mixture of milk and ice cream.
Nutritional Disclaimer: I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Please check with your nutritionist for your dietary needs and restrictions. Ultimately you are responsible for your decisions.
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Kalyani says
Blue Pea powder.. wow now I need to source that as I dont have access to the fresh flowers here.. lovely and soothing "tea-shake", Archana !
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 do try.
Renu says
Heard a lot about blue tea but cannot source it. I would love to make this shake if I can. healthy and tempting.
ArchanaPotdar says
It is available on Amazon Renu. Grows easily so you can try getting the seeds too to grow in the summer.
shobhakeshwani says
Nice and filling drink with milk and ice cream. I would love to try it if I get blue pea flowers.
ArchanaPotdar says
Shobha, Butterfly Pea tea is available on Amazon.
Priya Iyer says
I make lemonade with butterfly pea flowers, and love how it changes colour with the addition of lemon. This butterfly pea tea shake is such a wonderful idea! With milk and ice cream going in, it must surely be a refreshing summer treat. 🙂
ArchanaPotdar says
I remember your butterfly pea flower lemonade. That is what got me hooked to this tea. 😀 Should thank you for it.
Seema Sriram says
Mum grows butterfly peas in her garden and made us tea while we were there. It was so soothing especially for my daughter while she was having an aeroplane ear. Now, I am sure this butterfly pea shake will be her new favorite
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Jayashree T.Rao says
Butterfly pea tea shake is something I need now. It looks like a good one to enjoy anytime . Will now look for butterfly pea tea.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Thanks.
Priya Vj says
Blue pea shake...wow !! Really very unique novel and interesting... never thought we can make a delicious shake with blue pea flower ... now I must definitely look for either fresh blue pea flowers or its powder .
ArchanaPotdar says
You can get on Amazon. I shared the link.
Vasusvegkitchen Vasusvegkitchen says
I love anything prepared using butterfly pea flowers, I had 4 colors of butterfly pea in my previous house, I use to have it's tea regularly. Yours blue peas tea shake looks amazing, can feel the taste of this tea shake. Bookmarking to try soon 😊
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks, Aruna.
Radha says
Looks amazing! Great idea to include pea flower in this recipe.
Sujata Roy says
I love blue tea but never tried shake with it. Shake looks so inviting. I can imagine the heavenly taste. Can't wait to try.
ArchanaPotdar says
:d thanks, Sujata do try it.
Preeti Shridhar says
I have blue pea creeper. I always preserve its flowers to make blue pea tea. But a milkshake with it is a great idea. These summer months are the perfect time to try our your recipe.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks, Preeti. Enjoy!
Preethicuisine says
Butterfly pea tea shake sounds very interesting. Absolutely new to me . Can’t wait to try this summer cooler. Thank you Archana .
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks.
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says
I am not very courageous when it comes to trying other teas, except for hibiscus tea, maybe. 😀 Totally love how this smoothie looks like...
ArchanaPotdar says
Try it you will love it.
Sasmita Sahoo says
The butterfly pea tea shake seems as a wonderful idea! It must surely be a refreshing summer treat.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Narmadha says
This will be perfect for summer and kids will enjoy it. Love the beautiful color butterfly pea lends to the drink.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Narmadha.
Mayuri Patel says
I tend to use butterfly pea flowers to make a cooling lemonade. Love this idea of making a butterfly pea tea shake. So cooling and pure indulgence during the hot season.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks Mayuri. This time around I am going to make lemaonade.
Seema says
Butterfly pea flower grows so much with amma, so I am sending this to her, she will love making this shake.
ArchanaPotdar says
hmm you will find it difficult to grow it. Thanks for sending to Amma. I will love her feedback too.
Neha (My Culinary Expressions) says
The subtle blue hue of butterfly pea tea shake looks so inviting. Will definitely want to try out this. The tips are quite handy.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Neha.