Butterfly pea flower matcha

Butterfly Pea Matcha (Layered Blue–Green Latte)

Flavor profile

Earthy umami matcha + soft floral notes, lightly creamy, visually vibrant.

Serves

1 drink

Ingredients

• 1 tsp The Qi ceremonial-grade matcha

• 1 tsp dried butterfly pea flowers (6-8 flowers)

• 2 oz hot water (160–175°F / 70–80°C) — for matcha

• 4 oz hot water (just off boil 210°F) — for butterfly pea

• 4–6 oz milk of your choice (oat, almond, or dairy)

• Optional sweetener: honey or maple syrup (1 tsp)

Instructions

1. Brew the butterfly pea tea

• Steep butterfly pea flowers in 4 oz hot water for 5 minutes

• Strain; liquid should be a deep sapphire blue

• Optional: stir in sweetener while warm

• Set aside

2. Whisk the matcha

• Sift matcha into a bowl

• Add 2 oz warm water (160–175°F)

• Whisk until smooth and frothy

3. Assemble (for the layered look)

• Pour the butterfly pea tea first into a clear glass

• Add in the warm or lightly frothed milk 

• Slowly add the matcha to create the layer
  

✨ Blue + green layers will naturally soften over time — that’s part of the magic. Mix, sip and enjoy!