May 11, 2026
Iced ube matcha latte
Creamy ube cold foam layered over bright matcha for the prettiest homemade drink!
If you love fun coffee shop drinks but don’t love the price tag, this iced ube matcha latte is such a good at-home treat. Earthy matcha gets topped with a creamy, lightly sweet ube cold foam that turns the whole drink into something that feels a little extra special.
It’s vibrant, creamy, and honestly looks like something you’d order at a trendy café for way too much money. Thankfully, it’s very easy to make at home.
Why You’ll Love It
- Gorgeous layered drink
- Creamy, lightly sweet ube cold foam
- Easy to make at home
- Customizable with dairy or plant-based milk
- Perfect for spring and summer
- Feels like a café drink without the price tag
What You’ll Need
Hand whisk frother: tap here
Electric frother: tap here
Ube powder: tap here
Vanilla bean paste: tap here
Matcha powder: tap here
Cute cup: tap here
Ube Cold Foam
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp heavy cream (dairy or plant-based both work)
- 1 tbsp milk of choice
- 1 tsp ube extract or ube powder
- 1–2 tsp sweetener of choice (I used vanilla bean paste)
Instructions
Add everything to a glass and froth until thick and creamy using a hand whisk or milk frother.
Set aside.
Iced Ube Matcha Latte
Ingredients
- prepared ube cold foam
- 2 tsp sifted matcha powder
- ¼ cup hot water (around 187°F)
- ⅓–½ cup milk of choice
- ice
Instructions
Sift your matcha powder into a bowl and whisk with hot water until smooth and frothy.
Fill your glass with ice.
Pour in your milk of choice.
Add the whisked matcha.
Top with your prepared ube cold foam.
Give it a little stir or leave it layered for the full café moment.
Tips
- Ube extract creates a smoother cold foam texture, but powder works great too
- Sifting your matcha helps prevent clumps
- Adjust sweetness based on your preference
- Use a clear cup because this drink deserves to be seen
Final Thoughts
This is one of those drinks that feels almost too pretty to make at home… but once you realize how easy it is, it quickly becomes a favorite. It’s fun, a little whimsical, and perfect for your next home café moment.
If you make this one, tag me on Instagram @whatrobineats so I can see your version.
A creamy iced matcha latte topped with lightly sweet ube cold foam for a colorful homemade café drink that feels extra special.
Iced ube matcha latte
Ingredients
Ube cold foam
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp milk of choice
- 1 tsp ube extract or ube powder
- 1-2 tsp sweetener of choice (I love vanilla bean paste)
For the latte
- prepared ube cold foam
- 2 tsp cerimonial grade matcha
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/3-1/2 cup milk of choice
- ice
Instructions
For the cold foam
- Add everything to a glass and froth until thick and creamy using a hand whisk or milk frother.
For the latte
- Sift your matcha powder into a bowl and whisk with hot water until smooth and frothy.Fill your glass with ice.
- Pour in your milk of choice.Add the whisked matcha.
- Top with your prepared ube cold foam.Give it a little stir or leave it layered for the full café moment.
