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Iced Ube Matcha Latte Recipe

Bring together two beloved flavours from Asia in this refreshing Iced Ube Matcha Latte. Learn how to make a refreshing Iced Ube Matcha Latte at home. This easy recipe combines premium Japanese matcha with ube, the iconic purple yam from the Philippines, for a creamy café-style drink.

Long enjoyed in Filipino desserts and drinks, ube is loved for its naturally sweet, earthy flavour and striking purple colour. Paired with the smooth umami of ceremonial matcha, it creates a perfectly balanced iced latte that celebrates two iconic ingredients from Asia in one delicious drink.

Ingredients

  • 3 g ceremonial matcha
  • 60 ml water (80°C)
  • 50 ml your choice of milk
  • 2 tsp ube extract
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

How to Make an Iced Ube Matcha Latte

Step 1: Prepare the Ube Milk

Add the ube extract to your milk and blend using an electric milk frother until fully combined. This helps create a smooth, creamy milk with a light, cloud-like texture before pouring it over the ice.

Step 2: Fill Your Glass with Ice

Fill a tall serving glass with ice cubes to keep your iced ube matcha latte perfectly chilled.

Step 3: Pour the Ube Milk

Pour the creamy ube milk over the ice, leaving room at the top for the freshly whisked matcha.

Step 4: Sift the Matcha

Sift the ceremonial matcha into a bowl to remove any lumps and ensure a silky-smooth consistency.

Step 5: Whisk the Matcha

Pour the warm water (75–80°C) over the matcha and whisk using a bamboo whisk until smooth and free of clumps.

Step 6: Pour the Matcha

Slowly pour the whisked matcha into the glass of ube milk to create the signature vibrant green and purple layers.

Step 7: Stir and Enjoy!

Stir well before drinking to combine the earthy matcha with the sweet, creamy ube. Then enjoy your homemade Iced Ube Matcha Latte.

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