Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam is the perfect summer refresher. After making this countless times, I’ve discovered the key to a perfect blue tea latte is using high-quality matcha powder. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Berry Oat Bars Recipe with Raspberry Preserves and Creamy Carrot Cake Ice Cream with Warm Spices.
Why This Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam Is Pure Comfort
- Refreshing and invigorating
- Easy to make at home
- Customize sweetness to your liking
What You'll Need for Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Blue tea powder
- Milk
- Water
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Blue tea powder
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Ice cubes
- Optional: Lemon wheel for garnish
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Blue tea powder: Ensure it's high-quality for the best flavor.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Matcha Whisk — Ensures smooth tea powder incorporation → See on Amazon
- High-quality matcha powder — Makes a world of difference in taste → See on Amazon
How to Make Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
- Step 1: Combine blue tea powder, sugar, and a little water in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Step 2: Heat milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- Step 3: Pour the hot milk into the bowl with the tea mixture. Whisk until combined.
- Step 4: Stir in vanilla extract. Let it cool, then refrigerate until cold.
- Step 5: Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour the chilled blue tea mixture over the ice. Add more milk if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
- : Use a whisk to ensure the tea powder is fully incorporated.
- Common mistake and fix: If your tea latte is bitter, you may have used too much tea powder. Reduce the amount for a better taste.
- : Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to suit your taste.
Storing & Reheating Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover blue tea mixture in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the tea mixture ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Freezing Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
Not applicable
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not applicable Microwave: Not applicable
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: Using a whisk ensures the tea powder is fully incorporated into the milk.
- Best substitution: No suitable substitutions for blue tea powder. Use green tea powder for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the tea mixture ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to use.
- Scaling: This recipe is easily scalable. Just adjust the ingredients proportionally.
- Troubleshooting: If your tea latte is bitter, you may have used too much tea powder. Reduce the amount for a better taste.
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Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Blue tea powder
- Milk
- Water
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
Seasonings
- Blue tea powder
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Ice cubes
- Lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Combine blue tea powder, sugar, and a little water in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Step 2: Heat milk in a saucepan until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- Step 3: Pour the hot milk into the bowl with the tea mixture. Whisk until combined.
- Step 4: Stir in vanilla extract. Let it cool, then refrigerate until cold.
- Step 5: Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour the chilled blue tea mixture over the ice. Add more milk if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: Using a whisk ensures the tea powder is fully incorporated into the milk.
- Best substitution: No suitable substitutions for blue tea powder. Use green tea powder for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the tea mixture ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to use.
- Scaling: This recipe is easily scalable. Just adjust the ingredients proportionally.
- Troubleshooting: If your tea latte is bitter, you may have used too much tea powder. Reduce the amount for a better taste.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover blue tea mixture in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not applicable
- Oven reheat: Not applicable
- Microwave reheat: Not applicable
- Make ahead: Prepare the tea mixture ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sat. Fat: 3g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam FAQs
Yes, prepare the tea mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to use.
You may have used too much tea powder. Reduce the amount for a better taste.
Yes, but it will change the flavor. Blue tea powder is unique and provides a specific taste.
No, you can enjoy this refreshing drink any time of the year. Just adjust the amount of ice and milk to your preference.
No, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer. It's a cold drink made with ice.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
