Description
Enjoy a refreshing Iced Ube Latte, a vibrant blend of brewed ube tea and creamy milk, sweetened to your liking. This visually stunning drink is perfect for warm days or a cozy afternoon, offering a rich ube flavor that delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of brewed ube tea (or ube extract)
- 1 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy, such as almond or oat milk)
- 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon of ube powder (optional, for extra flavor and color)
- Ice cubes
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
- Ube jam (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ube Tea: Brew your ube tea. If using ube extract, mix 1 tablespoon of ube extract with 1 cup of hot water and stir until dissolved. If using dried ube tea leaves, steep 1 tablespoon in 1 cup of hot water for 5-7 minutes, then strain and cool.
- Enhance Flavor: For a richer taste, add 1 tablespoon of ube powder to the brewed tea (optional) and stir until dissolved.
- Prepare the Milk Mixture: In a bowl or measuring cup, combine 1 cup of milk with 2 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk (or maple syrup for a vegan option). If desired, add an additional tablespoon of ube powder and whisk until smooth.
- Assemble the Iced Ube Latte: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, about halfway. Pour the cooled ube tea over the ice, filling the glass halfway.
- Add Milk Mixture: Slowly pour the milk mixture over the ube tea. You can create a layered effect or mix for a uniform color.
- Optional Toppings: Top with whipped cream for added creaminess. Drizzle ube jam over the whipped cream or into the drink for extra sweetness and flavor.
- Final Touches: Stir gently to combine flavors or leave layered for presentation. Serve immediately with a straw or spoon.
Notes
- Brew the ube tea and prepare the milk mixture in advance for convenience.
- Experiment with different types of milk for unique flavors.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference by modifying the amount of sweetened condensed milk or syrup.
- For a stronger ube flavor, increase the amount of ube extract or powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes