Have you ever scrolled through TikTok at midnight and suddenly craved a pretty colorful drink? Honestly me, all the time. Well, there’s no need to use some fake food coloring or complicating ourselves: this ube matcha latte brings you the lovely green from matcha and that incredible purple that is totally nature’s doing 💜🍃. Get ready for this aesthetic moment in a cup.
Between the nutty sweetness of ube and the earthy touch of matcha green tea, this latte is pure serotonin. It’s creamy, colorful, and unapologetically extra. And the best part? You don’t need a fancy café or barista setup to pull it off. Just a few simple ingredients, your favorite cup, and a little creativity.
Let’s go.
the rise of ube (and why it’s the ultimate matcha bestie)
All of a sudden we all know what ube is, and we’re seeing its purple color everywhere. What happened? Well, we’re starting to discover new flavors that make our taste buds go crazy, and, honestly? It’s the best feeling ever.
So yes, once a quiet star of Filipino desserts, ube, a creamy, vibrant purple yam, has officially gone global. You’ve probably seen it in donuts, ice cream, or pancakes that look too pretty to eat. And when it meets matcha? Something magical happens. The nutty sweetness of ube softens matcha’s earthy edge, creating a flavor that feels indulgent and calming at the same time.
The color combo doesn’t hurt either. Green and purple in one glass? It’s giving “art school on a Sunday morning.” Beyond the aesthetics, this duo perfectly balances energy and comfort. Matcha wakes you up, ube hugs you back.
what you’ll need for your ube matcha latte
Let’s bring that ube matcha fantasy to life with this simple ingredient list:
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1/8 tsp ube extract (you can add a touch more for a deeper purple)
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1 cup coconut milk (or any milk you love)
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½ tsp maple syrup (or honey, agave… whatever sweetens your day)
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1 scoop Matcha DNA organic matcha powder
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2 oz hot water
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Ice
how to make your ube matcha latte
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Whisk your matcha: Sift your matcha powder into a heatproof bowl. Add 2 oz of hot water (not boiling, remember?) and whisk until smooth and frothy. Your goal it to get a dreamy foam on top and no clumps.
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Mix your ube base: In a separate glass, stir together the coconut milk, ube extract, and maple syrup until the color turns a soft lilac. Taste it, and if it feels too subtle, feel free to add a bit more extract or syrup.
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Assemble your masterpiece: Fill a tall glass with ice, pour in your ube milk mixture, and let it settle. Slowly pour your whisked matcha on top. Watch the green layer float and swirl through the purple. Isn’t it amazing?!
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Stir, sip, and vibe: Mix it up (but don’t forget to snap that pic first!), sip, and enjoy!
final thoughts?
There’s something genuinely satisfying about creating a drink that looks straight out of a café menu but comes from your own kitchen, right? This ube matcha latte proves that playing with flavors doesn’t have to be complicated, it just takes a little curiosity and a good frother. Between the creamy texture, the earthy kick of matcha, and that gorgeous purple color swirl, it has automatically made my day feel a bit more special, and I hope it did yours, too.
So if you try this, remember to tag us on Instagram @matchadna or TikTok @matcha.dna. We’d love to see your take on this dreamy duo. And if you’re looking for your next flavor experiment, you know where to find inspiration (and great culinary matcha): matchadna.com.
See ya!
