Two of my favorite flavors coming together in a tasty, sip-able iced latte, truly so delicious! There’s something about that dreamy purple-and-green layered look that stops you mid-scroll, and I promise the flavor lives up to the photo. The homemade Ube Superfood Powder brings gorgeous color and a subtle, nutty-vanilla sweetness, while a layer of vibrant matcha adds that earthy, café-worthy depth. Top it with a little frothy cream and you’ve got a drink that feels fancy but comes together in about five minutes, no barista required.
Why You’ll Love This Ube Matcha Latte
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
- Two superfoods in one glass, antioxidant-rich ube and matcha
- That stunning layered color that’s practically made for your camera roll
- Naturally sweetened, no refined sugar
- Paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, egg-free, nut-free, with an easy dairy-free option
- Ready in 5 minutes with just a frother
- Endlessly customizable to your favorite milk and sweetness level
The Ingredients
The star here is my Homemade Ube Superfood Powder. Three clean ingredients: ube (purple yam) powder, Further Food vanilla collagen, and a kiss of am.Nicolli vanilla salt, that you’ll want to keep stashed in your pantry. For the matcha layer, I reach for Jade Leaf Barista Edition for its flavor and that knockout green. Add your milk of choice, and if you want that frothy café top, a splash of Organic Valley Lactose-Free French Vanilla Creamer does the trick (any milk or creamer works).
How to Make an Ube Matcha Latte
Whisk the ube powder with a little water into a smooth base and pour it into your glass. Add ice and your milk, then whisk the matcha separately until frothy and pour it slowly over the back of a spoon so it floats into that pretty layer. Finish with a frothed creamer dollop and a pinch of ube powder on top. Full measurements and steps are in the recipe card below.
Tips for the Prettiest Layers
- Use room-temperature water for both the ube and matcha so they whisk up smooth
- Pour the matcha slowly over the milk, the back of a spoon can help it layer instead of mix
- Don’t stir until you’re ready to sip! The layers are half the fun
Make It Your Way
Go fully dairy-free with your favorite plant milk, bump up the sweetness with a little extra monk fruit or maple, or warm it up for a cozy hot version. One note: matcha does contain caffeine (unlike ube on its own), so this one’s a lovely morning or midday pick-me-up.
Ube Matcha Latte
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Homemade Ube Superfood Powder see above for recipe
- ¼ cup Water room temperature
- Ice Cubes
- ¾ cup Whole Milk can sub dairy-free milk of choice
- 1 tsp Matcha Green Tea Powder Jade Leaf Barista Edition recommended
- ¼ cup Water room temperature
- 1 –2 Tbsp French Vanilla Creamer Organic Valley Lactose-Free, optional — can sub milk/creamer of choice
Instructions
- Place ube superfood powder in a small bowl, add ¼ cup water and whisk until fully combined and smooth. Pour into a glass.
- Top with ice cubes, then pour in the milk.
- Sift matcha powder into a small bowl, add ¼ cup water and whisk vigorously until fully combined and frothy. Pour matcha slowly over the milk.
- For a frothy top: add the creamer to a small narrow glass and froth with a milk frother. Dollop on top of the latte and sprinkle a pinch of ube powder as garnish if desired. Serve immediately.
- Notes
- Jade Leaf Barista Edition Matcha is highly recommended for its flavor and vibrant color. The Homemade Ube Superfood Powder (recipe linked) uses Further Food Vanilla Collagen sweetened with a touch of monk fruit — not overly sweet. The layers look stunning — don’t stir until you’re ready to drink!
