How viral ube drinks and desserts are taking over South Korean cafes

Long a staple in Filipino desserts, ube has become the newest obsession in South Korean cafes.
The root crop, also known as purple yam and commonly exported from the Philippines, is turning up in everything from creamy desserts to colourful drinks as its popularity spreads worldwide.
Ube first went viral for its visual appeal as it gives off a distinct violet hue when added to desserts and drinks, taking the place of the long-reigning green of Japan’s matcha.
The starchy tuber is now a mainstay...