Taro Latte: How to Make It at Home (Hot, Iced, and Dirty)

A taro latte is a creamy, mildly sweet drink made from taro root — a starchy purple tuber native to Southeast Asia — mixed with steamed milk and, in the home barista version, a shot of espresso. It has a subtle, earthy sweetness often described as a cross between sweet potato and vanilla, with a naturally purple-lavender color that makes it one of the most visually distinctive drinks in specialty coffee culture. ...

April 16, 2026 · 6 min · Barista At Home