Iced Ube Matcha Latte
Iced ube matcha latte is a creamy, layered iced latte made with sweet ube and earthy matcha. It’s visually striking and surprisingly balanced, with a smooth texture and rich flavor that works as both a treat and a daily coffee shop-style drink at home.
Ingredients
- 2-3 tbsp ube extract or ube jam
- ¾ cup milk
- 1-2 tsp matcha powder
- 2 tbsp hot water
- ice
- 1-2 tsp sweetener, such as simple syrup, or maple syrup optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix ube powder or jam with a splash of milk until smooth and pourable.
- Add the ube mixture to the bottom of a glass.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Slowly pour milk over the ice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth.
- Add sweetener to the matcha if desired.
- Gently pour the matcha over the milk and ube layer.
- Stir before drinking and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness depending on your ube extract or jam.
- Use oat milk for a creamier, slightly sweeter taste.
- Whisk matcha well to avoid clumps.
- For a stronger flavor, increase matcha to 2 teaspoons.
- Best served immediately after assembling.