Pureed sweet potato, milk, honey, cinnamon and green tea are combined in this traditional Korean goguma green tea latte recipe!

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When a friend asked if I wanted a “Goguma Latte” at All About Cha Tea in Oklahoma, my exact response was “a gogu-what?” Per usual, I agreed to try something new, because what’s there to lose, right?

My friend promised me the drink was delicious and he was NOT lying!

Goguma lattes are also known as Korean Sweet Potato lattes and generally consist of sweet potato puree, milk and sweetener, with the option of adding green tea or espresso for a little kick of caffeine.

After experiencing the amazingness of the Goguma Latte in Oklahoma, I attempted to find a coffee shop in San Diego where I could purchase the delectable beverage on a regular basis.

I googled, yelped, binged and nothing, no goguma latte’s to be found, so I did what I do best, I went into the kitchen and made my own!

goguma latte ingredients lined up on a countertop

Ingredients (makes 1 latte)

  • 1 cup cooked sweet potato (app 1 small sweet potato)
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (coconut, soy, almond or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 green tea bag (or 1 tablespoon green tea powder)

Instructions

Puree the cooked sweet potato and milk in a blender.

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Add the mixture to a small pot on the stove over high heat then add the honey.

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Bring the mixture to a boil.

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Once the latte comes to a boil, add the sweet potato mixture to a mug with the green tea bag.

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Remove the bag after 3-4 minutes then dust the cinnamon on top.  I attempted a heart shape and got kind of close!

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I then spotted a few pistachios left from my Pistachio Basil Crusted Tilapia and decided to crush a couple up and sprinkle them on top.

Adds a little color, flavor and crunch, but totally optional!

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I hope you’ll trust me, like I trusted my friend, and try this delicious Korean favorite at home!

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Sweet Potato Goguma Green Tea Latte

Korean Goguma Lattes are made with pureed sweet potatoes, warmed with milk and honey then poured over green tea powder for a delicious, homemade sweet potato green tea latte recipe.
Servings: 1 latte
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Author: Whitney Bond
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked sweet potato, approximately 1 small sweet potato
  • 1 ½ cups milk, coconut, soy, almond or regular
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 green tea bag, or 1 tbsp green tea powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Puree the cooked sweet potato and milk in a blender.
  • Add the mixture to a small pot on the stove over high heat then add the honey. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Once the latte comes to a boil, add the sweet potato mixture to a mug with the green tea bag.
  • Remove the bag after 3-4 minutes then dust cinnamon on top.

Notes

  • Leftover cooked sweet potatoes are perfect for this recipe! As mentioned in the ingredients list above, 1 small sweet potato equals about 1 cup. If cooking the sweet potato specifically for this recipe simply place the sweet potato in a 350°F oven for 45 minutes or until soft to the touch.  Allow to cool, peel, then puree.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 538kcal (27%)Carbohydrates 93g (31%)Protein 18g (36%)Fat 12g (18%)Saturated Fat 7g (35%)Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 44mg (15%)Sodium 241mg (10%)Potassium 1894mg (54%)Fiber 10g (40%)Sugar 53g (59%)Vitamin A 54406mg (1088%)Vitamin C 55mg (67%)Calcium 568mg (57%)Iron 2mg (11%)
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