This July, Scarlet Café turns the spotlight on ube, the vividly purple, subtly sweet yam beloved across the Philippines, with a month-long drinks menu celebrating one of the country’s most iconic ingredients. Long cherished in Filipino kitchens for its striking colour and naturally earthy sweetness, ube remains a rarity on Kolkata’s café menus, making Scarlet’s dedicated line-up a refreshing first. From creamy, indulgent creations to lighter, more refreshing pours, the menu explores the versatility of this distinctive ingredient, inviting guests to discover a flavour that’s as unique as it is memorable.
The menu opens with the Ube Milkshake, a creamy and vibrant dessert-in-a-glass that captures ube at its most indulgent, thick, smooth, and unmistakably purple from the very first sip. For something more playful, the Ube Virgin Mojito offers a creative twist on the classic mocktail, layered with the sweet, creamy profile of purple yam.
Coffee lovers have plenty to look forward to as well. The Ube Iced Latte brings together the nutty, subtly sweet character of purple yam with rich espresso, served over ice for an easy, everyday indulgence. Those seeking a lighter alternative can opt for the Ube Latte, a dairy-free take built simply on purple yam and a touch of sweetness, letting the natural flavour take centre stage. Rounding out the line-up is the Ube Coconut Cloud, a light, creamy, and visually appealing tropical sip, layering the tropical ease of coconut with ube’s signature charm for a drink that looks just as good as it tastes.
Beyond its striking colour and unique flavour, ube also brings real wellness value, it’s naturally rich in antioxidants and fibre, making this menu as nourishing as it is delicious.
With a flavour that’s hard to find anywhere else in the city and a menu thoughtfully built to showcase it in every form, Scarlet Café invites guests to discover ube in all its creamy, vibrant glory. Available only through July, this is a celebration of a flavour worth seeking out, and worth returning for.
- What: Ube: The Purple Yam Superfood Beverage Taking Over Scarlet This July
- Where:
- 4, Robinson Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071
- P 565, Lake Rd, Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani, Kol-29, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700029
- 3rd floor, MANI SQUARE MALL, Maniktala Main Rd, Kadapara, Phoolbagan, Kankurgachi, Kolkata, West Bengal 700054
- When: 10th-31st July 2026
- Price: ₹400 for two
