Do you love coffee and creamy lattes? Then this Ube Espresso Latte is a drink you definitely want to try. The rich taste of espresso combines perfectly with the subtly sweet, vanilla-like flavor of ube. The result is a creamy iced latte with a tropical Filipino twist.
Perfect as a morning boost or as a luxurious coffee moment throughout the day.
Why you'll want to try this Ube Espresso Latte
- Creamy and smooth in taste
- Perfect balance between espresso and sweet ube
- A beautiful purple latte
- Coffee shop quality, right at home
- Comforting and energizing at the same time
Ingredients
- 5–7 g Ubejoy ube powder
- 1 shot espresso
- 150 ml barista oat milk
- 50 ml coconut milk or whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup
- A small amount of warm water (±80°C)
- Ice cubes
Preparation
- Mix the ube powder with a small amount of warm water until a smooth paste forms.
- Add the oat milk, coconut milk, condensed milk, and vanilla syrup.
- Blend or froth everything until creamy.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- First pour the creamy ube milk into the glass.
- Then slowly pour in the espresso for a beautiful layered effect.
Why this combination is so delicious
Espresso
The espresso provides a deep coffee flavor with slightly nutty notes that perfectly balance the gentle sweetness of ube.
Condensed Milk
This makes the latte extra creamy, gently sweet, and gives it a delightful dessert-like taste.
Coconut Milk
Coconut milk provides a subtle tropical finish that perfectly complements the taste of ube.
Extra creamy tip ☁️
Finish off your latte with:
- Vanilla cold foam
- Ube cream foam
- A pinch of cinnamon or cocoa
This way, you create true coffee shop vibes at home.
Flavor experience
This Ube Espresso Latte is reminiscent of:
- A creamy vanilla latte
- A smooth iced coffee
- A creamy Filipino dessert
- A subtle coconut finish
Try this Ube Espresso Latte yourself and share your creation with @ubejoy. 💜
