Crispy Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
Crispy Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam is the perfect summer refresher. After making this dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to a creamy, not-watery cold foam. It’s lighter than a milkshake and more refreshing than iced coffee. Keep reading for my best tips or jump straight to the recipe. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Southwest Chicken Soup Recipe for Cozy Dinners and Creamy Orange Blossom Semolina Pudding with Pistachios.
Why This Crispy Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam Is Pure Comfort
- Light and refreshing, yet creamy and indulgent.
- Easy to make at home, saving you money and time.
- Customize the sweetness and strength to your liking.
What You'll Need for Crispy 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 of choice
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Optional: Blueberries or other berries
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Blue tea: Use a high-quality blue tea for the best flavor.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- French press — Extracts the most flavor from loose-leaf tea. → See on Amazon
- Immersion blender — Creates smooth, frothy cold foam at home. → See on Amazon
How to Make Crispy Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
- Brew tea: Steep 2 tablespoons of loose-leaf blue tea in 2 cups of boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove tea leaves and let cool.
- Make cold foam: Combine 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend until frothy using an immersion blender.
- Assemble: Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in cooled blue tea, leaving space for the cold foam. Spoon cold foam on top. Add whipped cream and berries if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overblend the cold foam or it will become watery. Stop blending as soon as it's frothy.
- Tip: For a stronger tea flavor, use more tea leaves or steep for longer.
- Tip: Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sweetened condensed milk.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover tea and cold foam separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Both tea and cold foam can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Freezing Crispy 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: For a stronger tea flavor, use more tea leaves or steep for longer.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the blue tea with another strong black tea or green tea.
- Make-ahead: Both tea and cold foam can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your cold foam is watery, you've overblended it. Stop blending as soon as it's frothy.
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Crispy Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Strong brewed blue tea
- Milk of choice
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
Seasonings
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Blueberries or other berries
Instructions
- Brew tea: Steep 2 tablespoons of loose-leaf blue tea in 2 cups of boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove tea leaves and let cool.
- Make cold foam: Combine 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend until frothy using an immersion blender.
- Assemble: Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour in cooled blue tea, leaving space for the cold foam. Spoon cold foam on top. Add whipped cream and berries if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a stronger tea flavor, use more tea leaves or steep for longer.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the blue tea with another strong black tea or green tea.
- Make-ahead: Both tea and cold foam can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple the recipe for a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your cold foam is watery, you've overblended it. Stop blending as soon as it's frothy.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover tea and cold foam separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not applicable.
- Oven reheat: Not applicable.
- Microwave reheat: Not applicable.
- Make ahead: Both tea and cold foam can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sat. Fat: 6g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Iced Blue Tea Latte with Vanilla Cold Foam FAQs
Yes, both tea and cold foam can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
You've overblended it. Stop blending as soon as it's frothy.
Yes, you can substitute the blue tea with another strong black tea or green tea.
Use less sweetened condensed milk or omit it altogether.
Absolutely! This is a perfect summer refresher.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy 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!
