Ube Espresso Latte: creamy coffee with a Filipino twist 💜

Ube Espresso Latte: romige koffie met een Filipino twist 💜

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

  1. Mix the ube powder with a small amount of warm water until a smooth paste forms.
  2. Add the oat milk, coconut milk, condensed milk, and vanilla syrup.
  3. Blend or froth everything until creamy.
  4. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  5. First pour the creamy ube milk into the glass.
  6. 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. 💜