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Easy Ube Matcha Latte
Ube matcha lattes are super easy to make at home. Just mix ube extract with milk and top with your favorite shot of matcha.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/8 tsp ube extract
- 1 cup coconut milk (or other milk)
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp high quality drinking matcha
- 1/4 cup hot water
- ice
Instructions
- 1
Sift matcha into a matcha bowl (chawan) or other heatproof bowl and heat water to approximately 80 degrees C (hot, but not boiling).
- 2
Using a bamboo whisk or a hand frother, mix hot water and matcha until frothy. Set aside.
- 3
In a separate glass, mix coconut milk, ube extract, and maple syrup or other sweetener (if using). Set aside.
- 4
Fill a 12 oz glass with ice and pour in your ube milk.
- 5
Gently pour matcha on top. For a layered look, aim your matcha to hit an ice cube instead of directly into the liquid.
- 6
Mix your latte before drinking and enjoy!