layered ube coconut iced latte with purple ube halaya, coconut milk, and espresso, topped with whipped coconut cream and shredded coconut, styled with purple yams on a rustic table.
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Filipino-Inspired: Ube Coconut Iced Latte

A vibrant, creamy homage to the Philippines, this drink brings together the earthy sweetness of ube halaya with espresso and silky coconut milk.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp ube halaya (purple yam jam)

  • 120 ml coconut milk (chilled)

  • 1 shot espresso (30 ml)

  • 1 tsp muscovado sugar or coconut syrup (optional)

  • Ice cubes

  • Garnish: shredded coconut or ube coconut cream

Instructions:

  1. In a tall glass, spoon in the ube halaya.

  2. Add ice, then pour over the coconut milk.

  3. Pull a fresh shot of espresso and pour it gently over the milk layer.

  4. Sweeten to taste, stir gently, and garnish.

  5. Serve with a straw and enjoy the layered color and flavor.

Why it matters: Ube has long been a staple of Filipino desserts. This drink translates that nostalgia into a chilled specialty coffee perfect for tropical afternoons.