Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Ube milk tea, also known as Ube bubble tea—a creamy and vibrant drink that brings together the unique flavor of ube and the richness of coconut milk. This refreshing beverage is perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to cozy evenings at home. The stunning purple color will catch everyone’s eye, while its sweet and nutty taste will keep them coming back for more. Complete with chewy tapioca pearls, this drink transforms into an unforgettable treat that’s sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 226 g frozen ube, thawed
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ – 1 cup milk or evaporated milk
- 2 cups chilled milk (plant-based options are great)
- ½ cup quick-cook tapioca pearls
Instructions
- Boil water in a saucepan and cook tapioca pearls according to package instructions until translucent and chewy.
- Blend thawed ube, coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a bowl or pitcher, mix the ube base with chilled milk; adjust sweetness as desired.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour in the Ube milk tea mixture.
- Top with cooked tapioca pearls and stir gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg