Ube Purple Yam Latte (Print View)
A vibrant purple drink blending sweet ube yam with espresso and steamed milk for a unique Filipino-inspired coffee experience.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ube Base
01 - 1/4 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
02 - 2 tablespoons water
03 - 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk (optional)
→ Latte Components
04 - 2 shots (2 fl oz) hot espresso or strong brewed coffee
05 - 1 cup whole milk or non-dairy milk
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Ice cubes (for iced version, optional)
→ Garnish
08 - Whipped cream (optional)
09 - Pinch of ube powder or purple yam flakes (optional)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the ube halaya, water, and condensed milk. Stir until smooth and warmed through, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
02 - For a hot latte: Steam or heat the milk until frothy but not boiling. For an iced latte: Use cold milk and fill glasses with ice cubes.
03 - Divide the ube mixture between two mugs or glasses.
04 - Add one shot of espresso (or 1 fl oz strong coffee) to each glass.
05 - Pour the steamed (or cold) milk over the espresso and ube mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine and achieve a uniform purple color. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ube powder or yam flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The stunning purple color makes every morning feel like a celebration
- Ubes natural sweetness means you can cut back on processed sugar
- It transforms your daily coffee ritual into something extraordinary
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- Ube halaya can vary wildly in sweetness between brands—always taste before adding extra condensed milk.
- The mixture thickens as it cools, so work quickly when assembling the drinks.
- Freshly made ube halaya creates the most vibrant purple color compared to store-bought versions.
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- Warm your mugs with hot water before pouring the latte—temperature matters more than most people realize.
- A tiny pinch of sea salt in the ube base makes the purple yam flavor sing.