Ube and coffee
The ube latte has the look of a coffee shop coffee, but ube contains no caffeine. Here is how ube and coffee meet in the cup, from the caffeine-free latte to the bold «dirty».
Ube contains no caffeine
This is the starting point, and it's good news: ube is a yam, not a bean or a leaf. An ube latte made with pure powder therefore contains no caffeine, unlike coffee or matcha. You can drink it in the evening without a second thought.
A «dirty» ube latte is only caffeinated by the espresso shot added to it. Without coffee, ube stays 100% caffeine-free.
Ube latte, ube «dirty», coffee: the comparison.
| Criterion | Ube latte | Ube dirty | Caffè latte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Ube + milk | Ube + espresso + milk | Coffee + milk |
| Caffeine | None | The espresso's | High |
| Colour | Vibrant purple | Nuanced purple | Brown |
| Ideal moment | All day | Morning, afternoon | Morning |
Ube latte
Ube dirty
Caffè latte
When ube meets coffee
Ube and coffee make a beautiful duo. Ube coffee or the «dirty» ube latte means pouring an espresso shot over an ube latte: the vanilla sweetness of ube softens the coffee's bitterness, and the colour takes on deep nuances. It's the perfect version if you want both the taste of ube and the kick of coffee.
For a successful «dirty», make the ube latte first, then pour the espresso on top when serving: the gradient is prettier and the coffee stays hot.
Ube or coffee: why choose?
The ube latte is the ally of lovers of mild, colourful drinks, at any time. Coffee remains the king of the morning. And between the two, the «dirty» ube brings together the best of both worlds.
- Ube contains no caffeine: perfect in the evening.
- The «dirty» ube latte is only caffeinated by the added espresso.
- Ube and coffee make an indulgent duo, mild and bold at once.
See ube and caffeine, the ube latte recipe, or ube and matcha.
Ube alone or ube «dirty», your call.
Our 100% Kinampay ube powder can be enjoyed caffeine-free, or with an espresso shot for a bold version. The purple, always there.
Your questions: ube and coffee.
Does ube contain caffeine?
No. Ube is a yam, it contains no caffeine. An ube latte made with pure powder is therefore caffeine-free and can be drunk in the evening.
What is a «dirty» ube latte?
It's an ube latte over which an espresso shot is poured. The caffeine comes only from that added coffee; ube itself stays caffeine-free.
Can you mix ube and coffee?
Yes, and it's delicious. The vanilla sweetness of ube softens the coffee's bitterness. This is then called ube coffee or a dirty ube latte.
Is the ube latte a good coffee substitute?
It's an excellent caffeine-free alternative, with a mild taste and a beautiful colour. For the kick of coffee, go for the dirty version with espresso.
Can you drink an ube latte in the evening?
Yes, no problem, as long as it's made without coffee. Pure ube powder contains no caffeine.