Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
Sip on this refreshing Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam, perfect for a quick pick-me-up. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting that perfect blue color and creamy foam. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Sweet and Spicy Pickle Slaw Recipe and Crispy Cheesy Potato Skins with Bacon for Easy Appetizers.
Why This Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam Is Pure Comfort
- Refreshing blue tea base
- Creamy vanilla cold foam
- Easy to make and customize
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.
- strong brewed blue tea
- milk
- heavy cream
- vanilla extract
- sweetened condensed milk
- ice
- vanilla extract
- sweetened condensed milk
- Optional: whipped cream
- Optional: lemon wheel
- Optional: star anise
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- blue tea: Use a high-quality blue tea for the best flavor.
đź›’ Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- French press — Extracts the most flavor from loose-leaf tea. → See on Amazon
- Immersion blender — Creates a smooth, frothy cold foam. → See on Amazon
How to Make Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
- Brew the tea: Steep 4 cups of water with 4-5 tablespoons of loose-leaf blue tea for 5 minutes. Remove the tea leaves and let the tea cool.
- Make the cold foam: Combine 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk in a jar. Use an immersion blender to froth the mixture until it's light and foamy.
- Assemble the drink: Fill two glasses with ice. Pour the cooled blue tea over the ice, dividing it between the two glasses. Spoon the vanilla cold foam on top of the tea. Add any desired toppings.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
- Common mistake and fix: Don't over-steep the tea, as it can become bitter. Five minutes is plenty.
- Pro tip: For a stronger blue color, add a few drops of blue food coloring to the tea before serving.
- Pro tip: Make a big batch of tea and store it in the fridge for easy iced tea all week long.
Storing & Reheating Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The tea can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Freezing Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
N/A
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: N/A Microwave: N/A
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger blue color, add a few drops of blue food coloring to the tea before serving.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Make-ahead: The tea can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If your cold foam isn't frothing, try using a little less milk and more heavy cream.
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Loose-leaf blue tea — Gives the best flavor and color to your iced blue tea latte. → Check price on Amazon
Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- strong brewed blue tea
- milk
- heavy cream
- vanilla extract
- sweetened condensed milk
- ice
Seasonings
- vanilla extract
- sweetened condensed milk
Optional Toppings
- whipped cream
- lemon wheel
- star anise
Instructions
- Brew the tea: Steep 4 cups of water with 4-5 tablespoons of loose-leaf blue tea for 5 minutes. Remove the tea leaves and let the tea cool.
- Make the cold foam: Combine 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk in a jar. Use an immersion blender to froth the mixture until it's light and foamy.
- Assemble the drink: Fill two glasses with ice. Pour the cooled blue tea over the ice, dividing it between the two glasses. Spoon the vanilla cold foam on top of the tea. Add any desired toppings.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger blue color, add a few drops of blue food coloring to the tea before serving.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Make-ahead: The tea can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If your cold foam isn't frothing, try using a little less milk and more heavy cream.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: N/A
- Oven reheat: N/A
- Microwave reheat: N/A
- Make ahead: The tea can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sat. Fat: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam FAQs
Yes, the tea can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. The cold foam is best made fresh, though.
Try using a little less milk and more heavy cream. Also, make sure your immersion blender is fully submerged in the mixture.
No, this recipe is best made using a stovetop and an immersion blender.
You can substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
You may have over-steeped the tea. Five minutes is plenty.
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!
