Purple Yam Latte (Printable)

A vibrant purple latte combining sweet ube yam with rich espresso and creamy milk for a unique Filipino-inspired coffee experience.

# What You 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 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 (Optional)

08 - Whipped cream
09 - Pinch of ube powder or purple yam flakes

# 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 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The way the purple swirls into your drink is basically edible art that impresses everyone who sees it
  • That subtle nutty sweetness gives you all the cozy feelings of a fancy coffee shop drink without leaving your kitchen
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  • I once skipped the vanilla extract thinking it was optional, and the drink just tasted flat—that tiny ingredient actually makes all the difference
  • The mixture thickens as it cools, so if you're meal-prepping the ube base, add an extra splash of water when reheating
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  • If your ube mixture is too thick to pour smoothly, add water one teaspoon at a time until it reaches the consistency of warm honey
  • Room temperature ingredients blend better than cold ones when you're making the hot version

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