Love creamy lattes and the sweet, nutty flavor of ube? This vibrant Ube Latte blends espresso and Ube for a rich, colorful twist on your coffee routine. Let’s make this trendy ube drink at home!

More ube-inspired treats? Try my Ube Hopia, Ube Puto, and Ube Champorado.

A homemade Ube latte drink with foamy swirl and a purple straw

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What is Ube Latte?
Substitutions
Storage
Ingredients
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Ube Latte

What is Ube Latte?

Ube Latte is a creamy, purple-hued coffee drink made with ube (purple yam), espresso, and milk. It combines the nutty, slightly sweet ube flavor with the bold richness of coffee, creating a unique and colorful latte.

Often made using an espresso machine, this trendy drink is part of the growing love for ube drinks like ube ice cream, cakes, and cookies.

Substitutions

Whole milk (or dairy-free alternative) - Half-and-half (for a richer taste), coconut milk, oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk
Brown sugar - Coconut sugar, muscovado sugar, maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup
Instant coffee - instant espresso, brewed strong coffee, or decaf coffee for a milder taste
Sugar - Honey, agave syrup, stevia, monk fruit sweetener, maple syrup, or sweetened condensed coconut milk for a creamy and rich sweetness
Ube extract - Ube halaya (purple yam jam, slightly diluted), or vanilla extract/vanilla syrup for a sweet, subtle alternative (though it won’t replicate the nutty ube taste)

A tall glass of delicious Ube Latte on table

Storage

Ube milk mixture can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days – shake before using.
Whipped coffee foam (if used) can be refrigerated separately for up to 2 days and re-whisked before serving.
Use a blender to mix any separated ingredients for a smooth consistency. Store any extra cold foam in an airtight container and stir before use.

Ingredients

Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

ice cubes
whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
ube extract
brown sugar
instant coffee
sugar
hot water

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together instant coffee, sugar, and hot water until well combined.

Coffee mixture in a white bowl with a blender

Whisk by hand or use a hand mixer until light and fluffy with soft peaks (10-15 minutes if whisking manually). Set aside. In a cocktail shaker or jar, combine brown sugar, milk, and ube extract. Then, shake well until fully combined and frothy.

Fill a glass with ice cubes. Then, pour the ube mixture over the ice. Gently top with whipped coffee and swirl before drinking.

Thick whipped coffee foam on top of glass mug

Serve and enjoy!

⭐ Top Tip

Make it extra creamy by adding 1 tbsp condensed milk to the ube milk.

FAQ

Are Ube lattes healthy?

Ube is also good for regulating blood pressure, maintaining weight loss, boosting your immune system, is diabetic-friendly, and super beneficial for your eyesight, skin health, and bones.

What does purple yam latte taste like?

The ube latte tastes super creamy and has this sweet, nutty vibe from the ube. It's a fun mix of rich milk and bold coffee that makes for a really tasty drink!

What is the difference between ube and taro lattes?

Ube lattes are sweet and nutty because of the purple yam, while taro lattes have a more mellow, earthy flavor from taro root. They’re both creamy, but ube pops with that bright purple color, while taro is more of a light lavender shade.

More Recipes

Craving more delicious ube recipes? Try these ube-infused treats:

espresso swirls on Ube Latte in a tall glass

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Ube Latte

Make yourself a creamy and vibrant ube latte and savor the sweet and nutty flavors paired with a rich coffee foam topping!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Filipino

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 212kcal

Author: Lainey

Ingredients

Instructions

Make the Coffee Foam:

In a bowl, mix instant coffee, sugar, and hot water.
Whisk by hand or use a hand mixer until light and fluffy with soft peaks (10-15 minutes if whisking manually).
Set aside.