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🌸 Why is Ube Latte trending?
Ube latte is a hot or iced beverage made from the Philippine purple yam. With its naturally purple color and sweet, slightly vanilla and nutty flavor, it's a delicious alternative to the classic latte. Fancy a homemade ube drink that's sweet, colorful, and trendy? Here's a simple recipe for a homemade ube latte , available in both hot and iced versions.
🛒 Detailed ingredients (for 1 glass)
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1 tbsp ube powder (or ½ tsp ube flavor + ½ tbsp red sugar or coconut blossom sugar)
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200 ml milk (plant milk, coconut milk or classic milk)
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1 to 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
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Ice cubes (for cold ube latte)
☕ Easy steps for hot and iced latte
🔥 Hot Ube Latte (no mixer or frother)
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Heat the milk in a small saucepan.
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Slowly add the ube powder or flavoring.
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Whisk by hand with a fork or small whisk until the mixture is smooth.
👉 Tip: To avoid lumps, first dilute the powder in 1 tablespoon of cold milk before adding it to hot milk. -
Add sugar (if desired).
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Pour everything into a cup and enjoy this sumptuous Purple Latte.
❄️ Iced Ube Latte (no shaker or blender)
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Pour the cold milk into a bowl or glass container .
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Add ube flavoring or powder.
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Stir vigorously with a spoon or fork for 1 minute.
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Put ice cubes in a glass and pour the mixture in.
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Optional: For a marbled effect, drizzle with some coconut milk.
💜 Nutritional Values – Homemade Ube Latte (1 cup with 25 cl)
| Calories | 120–160 kcal |
| Total carbohydrates | 20–25 g |
| Including added sugar | 10–15 g |
| Proteins | 1–2 g |
| Lipids | 2–5 g |
| fibers | < 1 g |
| Natural antioxidants | ✔ |
| Gluten-free | ✔ |
| Vegan | ✔ if plant milk |
| Possible allergens | Milk (if animal milk) |
💡 Tip: For a lighter option, choose unsweetened plant milk. Ube is naturally rich in anthocyanins, which have excellent effects on memory and immunity.
📌 Notes:
The values vary depending on the type of milk used (cow's milk, almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc.) and the amount of sugar or syrup added.
Ube powder is rich in antioxidants (anthocyanins), which are known for their positive effects on memory, digestion, and the fight against oxidative stress.
🌿 Creative variations
For an Instagram-worthy look, add a splash of thick coconut milk or a purple topping.
📌 Conclusion
Homemade ube latte , hot or cold, is the perfect drink to discover the unique flavor of ube. Simple, natural, and trendy, it can be enjoyed year-round.
Try the recipe and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #UbeaYam !
Tags: Ube Latte, homemade drink, Purple Latte, homemade Ube recipe, cold Ube Latte, vegan
