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This easy ube latte combines coffee with a creamy, coconut cold foam flavoured with ube, the Filipino purple yam. You can make it with instant or freshly brewed coffee, so there’s no need for an espresso machine!
I actually made this drink at 2 a.m after doomscrolling in bed and developing a sudden craving for caffeine (questionable timing, I know, but that’s how this recipe came about)
Ingredients and Substitutions
*The Recipe Card below includes all the full measurements for these ingredients!
Coffee: For most convenience, I used instant coffee, but feel free to go for freshly brewed.
Coconut cream: This will be the foamy component of the latte that will add some creaminess as well. I’ve also tested heavy cream as an alternative, although it will change the coconut flavor of the drink.
Ube extract: Gives the foam its characteristic purple color and ube flavor. This can be found in most Filipino groceries and some Asian supermarkets.
Sugar: To add a bit of sweetness to the drink. You may also use brown sugar or condensed milk. Feel free to adjust the amount depending on how sweet you prefer your latte.
Tips for Making the Ube Cold Foam
Use coconut cream for a richer topping: Coconut cream is the base of this recipe for its thicker, richer consistency. Coconut milk is generally thinner and won’t necessarily produce the same texture.
Don’t expect every coconut cream to whip the same way!: I’ve found that some batches thicken more easily than others. Whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes creamy, but don’t worry if it remains more pourable than fluffy. The flavor will remain the same, though a thinner foam may just blend into the coffee easier than forming a distinct layer.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What does ube taste like?
Ube has notes of vanilla (sometimes people also say white chocolate) with an earthy, nutty taste (similar to pistachios). If you’d like to learn more about what ube is and its uses, I made a in-depth guide here.
Where can I buy Ube Extract?
You can purchase this in most Filipino groceries, they come in a small tiny bottle next to other extracts. You may also find this in some Asian or Western groceries in the baking or seasonings aisle.
Easy Iced Ube Latte
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servings5
minutesThis easy ube latte combines coffee with a creamy, coconut cold foam flavoured with ube, the Filipino purple yam. You can make it with instant or freshly brewed coffee, so there’s no need for an espresso machine!
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Ingredients
3/4 cup prepared coffee (instant or freshly brewed)
1/4 cup coconut cream (heavy cream also works)
1 to 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, to taste (brown sugar or condensed milk also works)
1 teaspoon ube extract
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Crushed ice, optional
Directions
- Start by preparing your coffee according to packaged instructions. Set aside the coffee to cool briefly.
- Prepare the foam by combining together the coconut cream, sugar, ube extract, and salt. Whisk this vigorously using a whisk or electric frother until thick and fluffy.
- To a glass, pour in the coffee (you may also add ice here if you’d prefer a cold drink version). Top with the coconut-ube foam mixture. Enjoy!
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