How to Make Ube Matcha?

Ube matcha combines the earthy, slightly bitter taste of matcha powder with the naturally sweet and creamy flavor of ube powder. It has become popular in beverages, café drinks, desserts, baked goods, and ready-to-mix drinks.

The quality of both powders affects the final taste, color, and texture. A good ube matcha should have a smooth texture, an appealing color, and a balanced flavor, with neither the ube nor matcha overpowering the other.

What Is Ube Matcha?

A drink made by combining ube powder with matcha powder, usually with water or milk.

🟣 Ube

Scientific name: Dioscorea alata

Ube is a type of purple yam. Depending on the raw material and processing method, purple yam powder may also be referred to as:

• Purple yam powder
• Purple ube powder
• Ube yam powder

Flavor profile: Sweet, creamy, earthy

🍵 Matcha

Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder traditionally made from shade-grown tea leaves.

Flavor profile: Fresh, slightly bitter green tea taste

⚖️ Balanced Flavor

When combined, ube and matcha create a balanced flavor:

Ube matcha — where purple sweetness meets green tea freshness.

How to Make Ube Matcha at Home?

A simple homemade recipe combining ube powder and matcha powder with milk for a creamy, layered drink.

📋 Ingredients

Step 1: Prepare the Ube

Mix the ube powder with a small amount of warm water until smooth.

💡 Tip: Add the water gradually rather than all at once. This helps the powder mix more evenly and prevents lumps from forming.

Step 2: Prepare the Matcha

1. 1. If needed, sift the matcha powder to remove any small lumps.
   2. Add about 30–50 ml of warm water and whisk until the matcha is smooth and well mixed.

⚠️ Note: Avoid using boiling water — very high temperatures can affect the flavor of matcha.

Step 3: Combine the Ingredients

1. Add the prepared ube mixture to a glass.
2. Pour in the milk or plant-based milk and stir well.
3. Slowly add the prepared matcha and mix until the drink is evenly combined.
4. For an iced ube matcha, add ice before serving.

Step 4: Adjust the Flavor

Taste the drink and adjust the ingredients as needed:

• 🟣 Ube yam powder — for a stronger ube flavor
• 🍵 Matcha powder — for a stronger matcha flavor
• 🍯 Sweetener — to your preferred sweetness
• 🥛 Milk — for creaminess
• 💧 Water — to thin the consistency

Homemade ube matcha — sweet, creamy, and perfectly balanced.

What Ratio of Ube Powder to Matcha Should You Use?

The right amount depends on how strong you want the ube and matcha flavors to be.

A good starting point is 1–2 parts ube powder to 1 part matcha powder.

For one serving, you can use:

You can adjust the ratio based on your preferred flavor. If you want a stronger matcha taste, add more matcha. If you prefer a richer ube flavor, increase the amount of purple yam powder.

What Does Ube Matcha Taste Like?

Ube matcha has a mix of sweet, creamy, earthy, and slightly bitter flavors.

The main flavors come from three ingredients:

• Ube: sweet, creamy, and earthy
• Matcha: fresh, grassy, and slightly bitter
• Milk: smooth and creamy

The key is to keep the ube and matcha flavors balanced. Too much matcha can make the drink taste overly bitter, while too much ube can make the matcha flavor harder to notice.

Ube Matcha Applications

Beverage Products

• Ube matcha lattes
• Ready-to-mix drink powders
• Instant beverage blends
• Café drink mixes
• Sachets
• Stick packs

Bakery Products

• Cookies
• Cakes
• Muffins
• Bread
• Pastries
• Dessert mixes

Dessert Applications

• Ice cream
• Soft serve
• Pudding
• Custard
• Cheesecake
• Dessert sauces

Other Food Applications

• Powder blends
• Specialty food products
• Plant-based beverages
• Foodservice mixes

Ube Powder and Matcha Powder: What Should Bulk Buyers Check?

01 Product Specifications

• Appearance
• Color
• Flavor
• Moisture
• Particle size
• Microbiological requirements
• Shelf life
• Storage conditions

02 COA and Quality Documentation

• Product specification
• COA
• MSDS/SDS
• Allergen statement
• Non-GMO statement
• Origin information
• Microbiological test results
• Heavy metal test results
• Pesticide test results

03 Packaging

• Bulk bags
• Paper bags
• Fiber drums
• Food-grade inner bags
• Customized packaging
• Private-label packaging

04 MOQ and Supply Capacity

• Minimum order quantity
• Production capacity
• Lead time
• Sample availability
• Packaging options
• Export experience
• Customization options

Can Ube Powder and Matcha Powder Be Customized?

The best formulation depends on how the finished product will be made and used. Instead of offering the same standard powder for every application, the supplier should consider the specific requirements of the final product.

• Ube-to-matcha ratio
• Flavor intensity
• Powder particle size
• Color
• Blend composition
• Packaging
• Private-label format
• Application-specific formulation

FAQ

Q1: Is Ube Matcha the Same as Matcha?

A1: No. Ube matcha is made by combining purple ube powder with matcha powder. Matcha is made from finely ground green tea leaves, while ube is a type of purple yam.

Q2: Can I Make Ube Matcha with Ube Powder?

A2: Yes. Ube yam powder can be mixed with matcha and liquid ingredients to make ube matcha drinks, as well as other food and beverage products.

Q3: What Is the Best Ube Powder for Matcha?

A3: There is no single ube powder that is best for every recipe. The right choice depends on factors such as flavor, color, dispersion, particle size, processing requirements, and cost.

Q4: Can Ube Powder and Matcha Powder Be Blended Together?

A4: Yes. purple ube powder and matcha powder can be blended together as a dry powder mix, or they can be prepared separately and combined when making the drink. For larger-scale production, the blend should be tested to ensure that the powders mix evenly.

Q5: Can I Buy Ube Powder in Bulk?

A5: Yes. Ube powder bulk is available for food manufacturers, distributors, importers, and brands. MOQ and packaging options vary depending on the supplier and product specifications.

Q6: Can I Buy Matcha Powder in Bulk?

A6: Yes. Matcha powder bulk is available for beverages, bakery products, desserts, foodservice products, and other applications. The appropriate matcha grade depends on how it will be used.

Where to Buy Ube Matcha?

For ube matcha products, ingredient quality and consistency are important for achieving the desired flavor, color, and texture.

Whether you are developing a café beverage, instant drink mix, bakery product, dessert, or private-label food product, choosing the right ube powder supplier and matcha powder supplier can help you maintain consistent product quality.

Botanical Cube supply ube powder and matcha powder for different applications, with bulk supply and customization options available.

If you are sourcing ingredients for an ube matcha product, please send us:

• Required specifications
• Estimated order quantity
• Intended application
• Destination market
• Packaging requirements
• Customization requirements

We can review your requirements and provide suitable product specifications and a quotation based on your needs.

Tina Li

With experience in the botanical extract industry, Tina creates clear, practical content on plant-based powder ingredients. She helps brands better understand their use in supplements, functional foods, and cosmetics, making it easier to choose the right ingredients and find reliable solutions.