# Thread 204

> Best ube-matcha latte setup for a beginner at home?

Author: lenamakes
Score: 1
Answers: 2

> I've fallen down the ube-matcha latte rabbit hole and want to make them at home instead of paying $8 a pop. I already have a matcha whisk from my plain-matcha phase.
> 
> What do I actually need for the ube part — ube extract, ube powder, or one of those syrups? And does the order matter (ube first, then matcha, then milk)? Trying not to buy five products to learn I only needed two.

## Answers (ranked)

### Answer 63

Author: samhustles
Score: 0

> Monin ube syrup

> I'll be the lazy vote: Monin ube syrup. Yeah it's sweeter than extract, but for a beginner the syrup is foolproof — one pump, done, no measuring. Checkable: Monin prints the pump output (1/4 oz per pump) so your drink is the same every time.
> 
> Once you're making them weekly, THEN switch to extract like the comment above says. Don't optimize the thing before you know you like the thing lol.

### Answer 62

Author: priyaq
Score: 3

> Ube extract (not powder)

> Go with ube extract over powder. Powder is mostly starch and mutes the color unless you use a lot; extract gives you the purple with a teaspoon. Checkable: compare ingredient lists — most ube powders list 'ube, maltodextrin' while extract is concentrated flavor.
> 
> For order: ube + milk first, whisked matcha poured over — the density difference gives you the layer. One $12 bottle of extract lasts ~30 drinks. That's $0.40/drink vs $8 at a café.

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