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Ube Latte

A visually stunning, Filipino-inspired ube latte with natural sweetness, earthy flavor, and creamy steamed milk, ready in under 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Filipino-Inspired
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 to 1.5 ounces espresso or strong brewed coffee
  • 8 to 10 ounces whole milk steamed
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons ube syrup or ube puree
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons water if using ube puree instead of syrup

Equipment

  • Espresso machine or French press
  • Milk frother (automatic or handheld)
  • Small saucepan
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Tall coffee mug or latte glass
  • Whisk or spoon

Method
 

  1. Pull a shot of espresso (1 to 1.5 ounces) or brew 3 tablespoons of strong coffee into a mug.
  2. Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of ube syrup into the hot coffee and stir continuously for about 30 seconds until fully dissolved.
  3. Add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the coffee mixture and stir to combine.
  4. Add a pinch of sea salt and stir briefly to balance the sweetness.
  5. Heat 8 to 10 ounces of whole milk in a milk frother or small saucepan over medium heat until steam rises and small bubbles form, about 2 to 3 minutes, reaching 150 to 155°F.
  6. Froth the milk with an automatic frother or handheld frother just below the surface for 20 to 30 seconds to create a layer of microfoam.
  7. Slowly pour the steamed milk into the ube coffee mixture until the mug is three-quarters full, holding back foam with a spoon.
  8. Spoon the remaining microfoam on top to finish the latte.

Notes

Serve immediately while the foam is intact. Enjoy hot or try over ice for an iced ube latte variation.