Ube Latte Purple Yam Coffee (Printable)

A vibrant purple drink combining sweet ube yam jam with espresso and steamed milk for a nutty, creamy coffeehouse 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, adjust to taste)

→ Latte Components

04 - 2 shots (2 oz) hot espresso or strong brewed coffee
05 - 1 cup whole milk or non-dairy milk (oat, almond, or coconut)
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)

# How To Make It:

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 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 Hints:

01 -
  • The way that purple swirl looks when you first pour it still feels like magic every single time
  • Theres something about the earthy sweetness that makes coffee feel like an actual treat
02 -
  • The first time I forgot to lower the heat, my ube base started clumping up and tasted slightly scorched, so keep that flame gentle
  • Cold milk over ice creates a stunning layered effect if you pour slowly, but stir it before the first sip or youll get all the sweet stuff at once
03 -
  • Make extra ube base and store it in the fridge for up to a week, then morning lattes take literally three minutes
  • The drink settles quickly, so give it a quick stir halfway through if you're sipping slowly

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