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💜 Ube Latte: The Purple Drink That Everyone’s Talking About
If you’ve been scrolling on TikTok or browsing your favorite café menu, chances are you’ve seen it, a vibrant violet drink that’s catching eyes and taste buds alike. The ube latte, made from purple yam, is making waves in the wellness world thanks to its bold color, naturally sweet flavor and calming, caffeine-free vibe.
From matcha to turmeric to butterfly pea, colorful drinks have long been favorites in health circles. And now, ube adds a purple twist to the palette, with real nutritional benefits behind the beauty.
What’s an Ube Latte?
An ube latte is a cozy and colorful drink made with ube powder or mashed purple yam, blended into warm or iced milk. You can add vanilla for extra flavor, or even a shot of espresso if you’re after a boost.
What makes ube different is its unique taste, soft, creamy, slightly nutty and naturally sweet. It’s long been a favorite in Filipino desserts, and now it’s finding a home in cups around the world.
How to Make a Simple Ube Latte
Making an ube latte at home is easy and satisfying.
Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of pure ube powder (or ube purée), mix with warm milk, and add a few drops of vanilla if you like. Serve it hot or iced, and for a layered twist, top with espresso.
It’s a beautiful blend of comfort and creativity.
Why Ube Is Good for You
Ube isn’t just pretty, it’s naturally rich in fiber and antioxidants, which support digestion, skin health and cellular protection. It’s also caffeine-free and sweet by nature, so there’s no need to add sugar or worry about energy crashes.
Whether enjoyed in the morning or as a wind-down drink at night, the ube latte brings together color, flavor and wellness in one glass.
Discover the Purple with Ube Lab
At Ube Lab, we make high-quality ube powder from real purple yam, without additives or artificial coloring. Perfect for drinks, smoothies, cakes or baking, it’s an easy way to add natural color and gentle flavor to your recipes.
Whether you're new to ube or already in love with the purple side, we’re here to bring vibrant inspiration to your kitchen.
Shop our ube powder and start sipping the color everyone’s talking about.