Butterfly Pea Coconut Refresher
A bright and refreshing drink that blends floral butterfly pea tea with creamy coconut milk, creating a visually stunning and healthy option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Diabetic-Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butterfly pea flower tea (brewed & cooled)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (chilled)
- 1–2 tsp sweetener (optional)
- Ice cubes
- A splash of lemon juice (for purple color shift)
Instructions
- Brew a strong cup of butterfly pea flower tea, steeping for 5–10 minutes until deep blue.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- If using sweetener, stir it into the chilled coconut milk until it dissolves.
- Pour the chilled butterfly pea tea over the ice.
- Slowly pour the coconut milk over the back of a spoon onto the tea to create layers.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for a color change from blue to purple.
- Stir gently before drinking or leave it layered for a visual treat.
Notes
Great for meal prep; brew several cups at once and store in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: butterfly pea tea, coconut milk, refreshing drink, low calorie, diabetic-friendly
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