Two layers, two colors, one very good morning. The base of this latte is a warm, golden cup of steamed coconut milk stirred through with Golden Sun Milk: our Ayurvedic-inspired blend of turmeric, ashwagandha, and warming spices that brings gentle energy and a beautiful amber glow.* The topping is where the magic happens: a spoonful of Butterfly Pea Flower Powder whipped into cold coconut cream turns the whole thing a vivid, deep violet-blue. When it melts into the golden latte beneath, the color shift is genuinely mesmerizing.
The whole thing comes together in about five minutes and tastes like a hug. It's a whimsical drink that makes you want to slow down and actually enjoy your morning.
What Makes This Latte Special
Golden Sun Milk is our energizing golden blend inspired by the Ayurvedic tradition of haldi doodh — turmeric milk — enriched with ashwagandha, cinnamon, and other warming botanicals traditionally used to support energy, vitality, and morning clarity.* It dissolves beautifully into warm milk and gives this latte its signature golden color and spiced warmth.
Butterfly Pea Flower Powder (Clitoria ternatea) is one of nature's most extraordinary natural colorants — a vivid blue-violet pigment that shifts color depending on pH. Whipped into cold cream, it turns a deep indigo. As it dissolves into the warm, slightly acidic latte beneath, it blooms into purple and rose. Beyond its stunning visual effect, butterfly pea flower has a long history of traditional use in Southeast Asian herbal practice for its antioxidant-rich profile.*
Together, they make a latte that is equal parts ritual and spectacle.
RECIPE
Prep time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
Recipe by: Alexis Busse
Ingredients
- 1-2 tsp Golden Sun Milk
- 1 cup steamed coconut milk (full fat gives the richest, creamiest result)
- 1-2 tsp honey
- optional: 2.5 scoops collagen peptides
For the cream topping:
- 3 Tbsp coconut cream or heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 tsp Butterfly Pea Flower powder
- 1/3 tsp sweetener of choice (we used honey)
Instructions
1. Make the butterfly pea cream first. Combine the cold coconut cream, Butterfly Pea Flower Powder, and sweetener in a small bowl or jar. Using a handheld frother, whip for 20–30 seconds until thickened and lightly airy; it should hold its shape when spooned. The cream should be a deep blue-violet. Set aside.
2. Warm the latte base. Heat coconut milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling (around 150–160°F).
3. Blend until smooth. Transfer the warm coconut milk to a blender or tall jar. Add Golden Sun Milk Powder, honey, and collagen peptides if using. Blend or froth for 15–20 seconds until silky, golden, and slightly frothy.
4. Pour and layer. Pour the golden latte base into your favorite mug. Spoon the butterfly pea cream gently over the top, pouring slowly over the back of a spoon to keep the layers distinct.
5. Enjoy immediately. Stir once or twice as you drink to watch the colors shift and bloom.
Shop the Ingredients
- Golden Sun Milk: energizing adaptogenic blend*
- Butterfly Pea Flower powder: blue harmonizer*
Tag us on Instagram @animamundiherbals when you make yours. We love seeing the color bloom!
