Purple Yam Coffee Latte (Print version)

Vibrant purple latte blending ube yam jam with espresso and steamed milk for a uniquely Filipino 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

→ Latte Components

04 - 2 shots (2 fluid ounces) hot espresso or strong brewed coffee
05 - 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) whole milk or non-dairy milk
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Ice cubes (for iced version, optional)

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Combine ube halaya, water, and condensed milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until smooth and warmed through, approximately 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and incorporate vanilla extract.
02 - For hot latte: Steam or heat milk until frothy but not boiling. For iced latte: Use cold milk and prepare serving glasses with ice cubes.
03 - Distribute the warm ube mixture evenly between two serving mugs or glasses.
04 - Pour one shot of espresso (or 1 fluid ounce strong coffee) into each glass over the ube base.
05 - Pour steamed or cold milk over the espresso and ube mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine ingredients and achieve uniform purple color throughout.
06 - Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with ube powder or yam flakes if desired. Serve immediately while hot or over ice.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Its like dessert and coffee had a beautiful purple baby
  • The nutty vanilla flavor plays perfectly with espresso bitterness
  • You will feel fancy making something this gorgeous at home
02 -
  • The color intensity depends entirely on your ube halaya, some brands yield lavender while others give deep violet
  • Overheating the ube base can make it seize and become chunky, low and slow is the way
  • Room temperature ingredients blend better than cold ones when making the hot version
03 -
  • Make a double batch of the ube base and keep it in the fridge for instant purple lattes all week
  • The drink actually tastes better the second day as the flavors have more time to marry

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