Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Kolkata Cafes Serve Trending Ube Drinks Now
Ube is a purple yam from the Philippines that tastes sweet and is used in many foods.
In Kolkata, several cafés have started making drinks with ube, like milkshakes, lattes, and mojitos.
These drinks look colorful and taste a bit like sweet potato.
People can buy them for about 190 to 400 rupees.
The trend is part of a larger move in India where ube is becoming more popular than matcha.
Ube, a purple yam from the Philippines, has become a popular beverage ingredient in India.
Kolkata cafés such as Scarlet, Squeezd, 1937 Bakery, Raa Bistro, and Dokkaebi Cafe now offer ube‑based drinks.
Offerings include milkshakes, mojitos, matcha lattes, iced lattes, and cold‑foam espresso.
Prices range from Rs 190 to Rs 400 depending on the café and drink size.
The trend follows ube’s rise in India, overtaking matcha as a seasonal favorite.
- Who
- Café owners and staff in Kolkata
- What
- Introduction of ube‑based beverages
- When
- Currently, as part of the latest food trend
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- Ube is a popular, naturally sweet purple yam that offers a new flavor profile and visual appeal
- Trend
- Ube drinks
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Cafés
- Scarlet, Squeezd, 1937 Bakery, Raa Bistro, Dokkaebi Cafe
- Price Range
- Rs 190–400
- Origin of Ube
- Philippines