Purple Yam Latte (Printable Version)

A vibrant Filipino-inspired beverage combining sweet purple yam with rich espresso and creamy milk for a stunning 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)

→ Latte Components

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

→ 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 mixture becomes smooth and warmed through, approximately 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat source and incorporate vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.
02 - For hot latte: Steam or heat milk until frothy while avoiding boiling point. For iced latte: Use cold milk directly and prepare serving glasses with ice cubes.
03 - Distribute the prepared ube mixture equally between two serving mugs or glasses, ensuring each vessel receives half of the total mixture.
04 - Pour one shot of espresso (or 1 fluid ounce strong brewed coffee) into each glass containing the ube base.
05 - Pour steamed or cold milk over the espresso and ube mixture. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all components and achieve a uniform purple hue throughout the beverage.
06 - Top with whipped cream if desired, followed by a light sprinkle of ube powder or purple yam flakes. Serve immediately while at optimal temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The stunning purple color makes every serving feel like a special occasion
  • Ubes natural vanilla nutty flavor pairs perfectly with coffee without overpowering it
  • You can make it faster than driving to a coffeehouse and it tastes infinitely better
02 -
  • Ube halaya can vary in thickness so adjust the water to get a smooth pourable consistency
  • For a vegan version use coconut condensed milk or sweeten with maple syrup instead
  • The color intensifies when you stir everything together so do not worry if it looks lighter at first
03 -
  • Invest in a small whisk to get the ube mixture completely smooth without any lumps
  • Warm your mugs with hot water before building the latte to keep everything hotter longer

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