Latest articles, guides, and deep dives from the Ube 101 team.
Ube donuts are glazed or cream-filled with Filipino purple yam, creating a vivid purple treat that tastes like warm vanilla. Here is what to expect and where to find them.
Ube milk tea is a boba drink with Filipino purple yam, creamy milk, and tapioca pearls. Here is what makes it different from taro and how to order it at its best.
Ube waffles are mildly sweet, crispy-soft, and vivid purple. Here is what they taste like, the best toppings, and a simple recipe to make them at home.
Ube macarons combine French macaron technique with Filipino purple yam flavor. Here is what they taste like, the best filling options, and where to find them.
Ube is technically a yam, but most yams aren't ube. Here's the real difference between ube and true yams, explained clearly.
Ube's purple color comes from natural anthocyanins, and the shade shifts with pH, heat, and variety. Here's why, explained simply.
Ube and purple sweet potato look alike but taste different. Learn the real botanical, flavor, and texture differences before you cook.
Ube isn't always easy to find. Here's exactly where to buy real ube powder, extract, and halaya, online and in stores.
Ube cheesecake tastes like vanilla, coconut, and pistachio in a rich purple dessert. Learn what to expect and the best ways to make it.