Ube Latte: 5 indulgent recipes to warm up your winter

Violet color, creamy texture, and exotic flavor — the Ube Latte is the star drink of winter 2026. Discover five delicious recipes — from pumpkin spice and white chocolate to salted caramel, dalgona coffee, and Nutella hazelnut. The secret: mix ube powder with hot water (80°C) to create a smooth paste before adding it to your drink. This step brings out the natural aroma and color of purple yam.

Ube Latte winter recipes – Ube Nolia

1. Ube Latte with Pumpkin Spice Cream

Spiced purple ube latte for autumn

A perfect fusion between ube and fall spices: pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of maple syrup. Creamy, cozy, and dessert-like.

IngredientsAmount
Ube powder3 g
Milk (dairy or plant-based)250 ml
Caramel sauce2 tsp
Creamy peanut butter1 tsp
Sea saltpinch
Almond cream (optional)1 tsp
  1. Make a smooth ube paste with 80 °C hot water.
  2. Heat milk with caramel and peanut butter.
  3. Whisk in the ube paste; blend briefly for silky texture.
  4. Finish with a pinch of sea salt and crushed nuts.

4. Ube Dalgona Coffee

Purple ube latte with whipped coffee foam

Silky ube base topped with airy coffee foam for a striking, dessert-like cup.

IngredientsAmount
Ube powder3 g
Almond or cashew milk250 ml
Instant coffee1 tbsp
Sugar1 tbsp
Hot water1 tbsp
Cocoa nibs (optional)1 tsp
  1. Mix ube paste with 80 °C water.
  2. Whip coffee + sugar + hot water until stiff.
  3. Pour hot milk, whisk in ube paste, top with coffee foam.
  4. Sprinkle cocoa nibs.

5. Nutella Ube Latte with Toasted Hazelnuts

Decadent hazelnut-cocoa purple latte

Nutella-style spread, creamy milk and ube powder — a cozy dessert in a cup.

IngredientsAmount
Ube powder3 g
Coconut or soy milk250 ml
Hazelnut chocolate spread1 tbsp
Vanilladrop
Toasted hazelnuts1 tsp
Whipped cream (optional)1 spoonful
  1. Make ube paste with 80 °C water.
  2. Warm milk with the spread until melted.
  3. Whisk in ube paste and vanilla; serve creamy.
  4. Top with whipped cream and hazelnuts.

Ube Latte: recap & tasty ideas

Creamy purple drink, variations & tips

Customize your Ube Latte: almond, coconut, soy or cashew milk; crunchy toppings; always start with a smooth ube paste (80 °C water) for perfect color and flavor.

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