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An ube latte is a creamy, naturally purple drink made by combining ube — the Filipino purple yam (Dioscorea alata) — with steamed milk and optionally espresso or coffee. It's similar to a matcha latte in format, but with a sweeter, more vanilla-forward flavor profile and a richer, deeper purple color.
That stunning deep violet? Pure ube. No Red 40, no Blue 1, no artificial anything. The purple yam's anthocyanins do all the work — and they're actually good for you.
Ube is naturally rich in prebiotic fibers and has a low glycemic index, meaning your ube latte gives you smooth energy without the sugar crash you'd get from a flavored syrup latte.
A café ube latte typically runs $7–$9. Made at home with Kapsoo ube powder, each cup costs under $1.50 in ingredients. Same flavor. Better quality. No line.
You only need a handful of ingredients to make an incredible ube latte
at home. Here's what you'll need for one serving
— 1½ tablespoons Kapsoo ube powder (the foundation of flavor and color)
— 2 tablespoons hot water (to dissolve the powder into a smooth paste)
— 1 teaspoon sweetener of choice — maple syrup, honey, or vanilla syrup (optional)
— 200ml milk of choice — oat milk, coconut milk, whole milk, or almond milk
— 1 shot espresso (optional) — or 6mg ube powder for a built-in ube espresso
The iced version is arguably even better — the purple color looks stunning
over ice, and the flavor is more concentrated and refreshing. This is the
version that goes viral on TikTok every summer.
Step 1 — Prep the Ube Concentrate
Dissolve the ube powder in 2 tablespoons of hot water and sweetener, whisking
until smooth. Let it cool for 1 minute — you don't want to melt your ice immediately.
Step 2 — Build the Drink
Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour the cold milk over the ice first, then slowly
pour the ube concentrate and espresso shot on top. The ube will sink through
the milk creating a gorgeous purple gradient — don't stir it yet, take the
photo first.
Step 3 — Stir & Serve
Give it a gentle stir to swirl the colors, taste, adjust sweetness if needed,
and serve immediately with a reusable purple Kapsoo straw.
An ube latte tastes creamy and naturally sweet, with a flavor profile
similar to vanilla with subtle nutty and earthy undertones. It's less
bitter than a matcha latte and sweeter than a standard coffee latte,
making it one of the most approachable specialty drinks for people who
don't typically like strong coffee flavors.
It depends on how you make it. A pure ube latte made with only ube
powder and milk contains zero caffeine — ube is a root
vegetable, not a tea or coffee. Add an espresso shot and you'll have the
standard ~60–80mg of caffeine from the coffee. For a caffeine-free version,
simply skip the espresso.
A homemade ube latte with oat milk and no added sugar contains approximately
90–120 calories per serving. The ube powder itself contributes around
30 calories per 1.5 tablespoon serving. Calories vary based on milk type
and sweetener.
For lattes specifically, you want a finely milled ube powder (200 mesh or
finer) that dissolves completely without graininess. Kapsoo ube powder
is stone-milled to dissolve instantly in warm liquids, making it the best
ube powder for lattes, smoothies, and any drink application.
Compared to most flavored café drinks, yes — significantly. Real ube powder
contains natural anthocyanin antioxidants, prebiotic dietary fibers, and
has a low glycemic index. Unlike syrups or artificial flavorings, there's
no hidden high-fructose corn syrup or artificial color involved.
Loved this recipe? Tag us on Instagram @kapsoo.ube with your
ube latte — we repost our favorite purple creations every week. 💜
