Ube Latte

Name: Ube Latte
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 shots hot brewed espresso; 1 cup whole milk; 2 tbsp ube halaya (purple yam jam); 1/2 tsp ube extract; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steamed milk swirled with sweetened ube and espresso, the vivid purple cafe drink driving ube's rise as 2026's breakout flavor.

10 minEasyServes 1180 cal/serving

FilipinoNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

2 shots hot brewed espresso
1 cup whole milk
2 tbsp ube halaya (purple yam jam)
1/2 tsp ube extract
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1

In a small saucepan, warm 1 cup whole milk with 2 tbsp ube halaya (purple yam jam), 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, whisking until the jam dissolves and the milk turns pale purple.
2

Stir in 1/2 tsp ube extract for extra color, then froth the milk with a handheld whisk until foamy.
3

Pour 2 shots hot brewed espresso into a mug.
4

Top the espresso with the frothed ube milk, pouring slowly to build a purple layer on top.

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Questions

Can I make Ube Latte dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Ube Latte is 1 cup whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Ube Latte vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup whole milk. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many calories are in Ube Latte?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 180 calories, with 5 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 70 mg sodium.

Can I batch Ube Latte for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the espresso drops from 2 shots to 1 shot; doubled, it is 4 shots. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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