The Ultimate Ube Coffee Recipe Guide

Ube coffee is a delicious and visually stunning beverage that combines the sweet, nutty flavors of ube (purple yam) with rich coffee. This fusion drink has gained popularity for its vibrant purple color and creamy texture. Whether you’re craving a hot, iced, or Vietnamese-style ube coffee, this guide will take you through every step with expert-backed techniques from SCA, CQI, World Coffee Research, and Barista Hustle.

What is Ube Coffee?

Ube coffee is a sweet and creamy coffee beverage infused with ube, a purple yam commonly used in Filipino and Southeast Asian desserts. The combination of earthy, vanilla-like ube flavor with bold coffee results in a unique and satisfying drink.

Why Try Ube Coffee?

  • Unique Flavor: Ube’s naturally sweet and nutty taste enhances coffee’s boldness.

  • Vibrant and Eye-Catching: The deep purple color makes it Instagram-worthy.

  • Versatile: Can be made as an ube iced coffee, ube latte, or Vietnamese-style coffee.

The Ultimate Ube Coffee Recipe Guide

Classic Ube Coffee Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brewed coffee (Use Bazan Coffee’s Specialty Arabica – Cầu Đất for a smooth, well-balanced taste)

  • 2 tbsp ube halaya (purple yam jam) or ube extract

  • ½ cup milk or coconut milk

  • 1 tbsp condensed milk or honey (optional, for sweetness)

  • Ice cubes (if making iced ube coffee)

  • Whipped cream (optional, for topping)

Instructions:

  1. Brew fresh coffee and set aside.

  2. Blend ube halaya, milk, and condensed milk until smooth.

  3. Combine the ube mixture with brewed coffee, stirring well.

  4. For iced ube coffee: Pour the mixture over ice cubes and mix.

  5. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

The Ultimate Ube Coffee Recipe Guide

Ube Vietnamese Coffee (Ube Cà Phê Sữa Đá)

A Vietnamese-style iced ube coffee with condensed milk.

Ingredients:

  • 1 shot of strong Vietnamese coffee

  • 2 tbsp ube jam or ube extract

  • 2 tbsp condensed milk

  • ½ cup milk or coconut milk

  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Brew strong Vietnamese coffee using a phin coffee maker.

  2. Blend ube jam with condensed milk and regular milk.

  3. Pour the coffee into a glass, add ube mixture, and stir.

  4. Serve over ice and enjoy!

The Ultimate Ube Coffee Recipe Guide

Iced Ube Coffee

For a refreshing and creamy summer drink.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cold brew coffee

  • ½ cup milk or coconut milk

  • 2 tbsp ube extract or jam

  • 1 tbsp sugar or honey (optional)

  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Blend ube jam, milk, and sugar until smooth.

  2. Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour cold brew coffee over it.

  3. Stir in ube mixture and enjoy!

The Ultimate Ube Coffee Recipe Guide

How to Make Ube Coffee Without Ube Jam

If ube jam isn’t available, try these alternatives:

  • Ube Extract: Use ½ tsp per cup of coffee or milk.

  • Ube Powder: Dissolve 1 tsp in warm milk before mixing.

  • Purple Sweet Potato: Mash and blend with milk for a similar taste.

FAQs About Ube Coffee

1. What is Ube in Coffee?

Ube is a purple yam that adds a sweet, nutty, and vanilla-like flavor to coffee.

2. What Does Ube Coffee Taste Like?

It has a rich, creamy texture with notes of vanilla and toasted coconut, pairing well with coffee.

3. Can I Make Ube Coffee with Instant Coffee?

Yes! Simply mix instant coffee with ube-infused milk for a quick version.

4. Is Ube Coffee Healthy?

Yes! Ube is high in antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber.

5. Can I Store Ube Coffee?

Yes! Keep it refrigerated for up to 3 days and serve cold or reheat before drinking.

Elevate Your Coffee with Bazan Coffee

To make the best ube coffee, start with premium coffee beans. Bazan Coffee offers high-quality Vietnamese Arabica and Robusta blends, ensuring a deep, rich coffee experience.

Explore Our Signature Coffees:

 Specialty Arabica – Cầu Đất

  • Origin: Cầu Đất, Đà Lạt, Vietnam (Altitude: 1,550m)

  • Process: Fully Washed for clean, bright flavors

  • Taste Notes: Bell pepper, spices, caramel

  • Roast Level: Light-Medium

Fine Robusta – Krong Năng

  • Origin: Krong Năng, Đắk Lắk, Vietnam (Altitude: 650m)

  • Process: Natural Anaerobic 72h with slow drying on raised beds

  • Taste Notes: Durian, honey, caramel

  • Roast Level: Medium

 Special Vietnam Blend

  • Blend of: High-Altitude Arabica & Fine Robusta

  • Taste Notes: Balanced acidity, chocolate, caramel, mild fruitiness

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