Description
Ube Milk Tea, also known as Ube Bubble Tea, is a delightful drink that captures the essence of summer with its sweet, creamy flavor and vibrant purple hue. This refreshing beverage combines the distinct taste of ube — a Filipino purple yam — with rich coconut milk, making it a unique twist on traditional milk tea. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying a quiet afternoon or hosting friends, this drink becomes even more indulgent when you add chewy tapioca pearls. Easy to make and visually stunning, Ube Milk Tea is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 226 g frozen ube (thawed)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ – 1 cup milk (or evaporated milk)
- ½ cup quick-cook tapioca pearls
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the tapioca pearls according to package instructions, boiling until soft and chewy.
- Blend thawed ube with coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and ube extract until smooth.
- In a glass, layer cooked tapioca pearls first, followed by chilled milk and then the ube mixture.
- Stir gently to combine. Add ice if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (300g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg