Starbucks Iced Ube Coconut Latte with Ube Cold Foam (Copycat)

This Starbucks-inspired iced ube coconut latte is topped with a smooth, creamy ube cold foam for a lightly sweet and refreshing coffee drink. Made with coconut milk, bold espresso, and a vibrant purple foam topping, this easy copycat recipe delivers a balanced, café-style beverage that’s perfect for warm days and simple to recreate at home.

Course Beverages, Coffee, Drinks

Cuisine American, Café-Style

Keyword coconut milk coffee, homemade Starbucks drinks, iced coffee recipes, iced ube coconut macchiato, iced ube latte, purple Starbucks drink, Starbucks copycat drink, ube coffee recipe, ube latte recipe, ube macchiato recipe

Prep Time 7

Cook Time 0

Total Time 7

Servings 1 drink

Calories 200kcal

Cost $2.40 for entire recipe

Equipment

Tall clear glass
Espresso machine or coffee maker
Small whisk or fork
Measuring spoons
Small mixing bowl
Milk frother (handheld or electric)

Ingredients

Drink Base

1 cup ice
¾ cup coconut milk carton, barista-style
2 shots espresso freshly brewed
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Ube Cold Foam

3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon milk
1 to 1½ teaspoons ube syrup
or 2 teaspoons ube jam mixed with 1 teaspoon milk until smooth
1 teaspoon sugar only if needed, after tasting

Instructions

💜 Build the Drink Base

Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in the coconut milk and vanilla extract, then add the espresso and lightly stir to combine.

💜 Prepare the Ube Cold Foam

In a separate cup, combine the heavy cream, milk, and ube mixture. Froth until thick, smooth, and pourable.

💜 Assemble the Drink

Slowly pour the ube cold foam over the top of the drink.

💜 Serve

Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

💜 Use Smooth Ube for the Best Foam

For the creamiest texture, use ube syrup or whisk ube jam with a small amount of milk until completely smooth before frothing. This helps create a light, silky cold foam that sits properly on top of the drink and delivers a smooth, café-style finish.

💜 Choose the Right Coconut Milk

Use a coconut milk beverage from a carton rather than canned coconut milk for a lighter, smoother texture that blends well with espresso. Carton coconut milk is less heavy and better suited for iced coffee drinks.

💜 Froth to the Right Consistency

The ube cold foam should be thick, glossy, and pourable, similar to melted ice cream. Avoid over-frothing, as this can turn the foam too stiff and prevent it from cascading nicely over the drink.

💜 Adjust Sweetness Carefully

Many ube products are already sweetened, so always taste the foam before adding extra sugar. Keeping the drink lightly sweet helps maintain a balanced Starbucks-style flavor.

💜 Use Fresh Espresso for Best Flavor

Freshly brewed espresso provides the best flavor and ensures the drink has a bold coffee finish. Using two shots helps balance the sweetness and creaminess of the coconut milk and ube foam.