Ways to Improve Your Ube Matcha Recipe
This ube matcha recipe works great on its own, but there are a few touches you can add that make it even better. Here are some things you can try:
Use high-quality matcha powder
To enhance the flavor and color of your ube matcha, make sure to use a high quality matcha powder. A smoother matcha, such as Latte Matcha 100g, makes a noticeable difference in any matcha ube latte or ube matcha latte recipe. You can explore a range of premium options in our Matcha Powder and Accessories Collection.
Sift and whisk the matcha
Sifting helps to avoid clumps. This step improves the texture of your ube matcha latte and creates a more café-style finish.
Choose a creamy milk option
Coconut milk or oat milk can elevate the mouthfeel of an iced ube matcha latte while keeping the drink smooth and rich, especially when paired with Latte Matcha Basic Grade. For an evening variation on matcha-based treats, consider the refined profile of the Matcha Martini.
Adjust sweetness
A well-balanced sweetener brings out the best in this ube matcha recipe without masking the tea’s natural depth. You may want to experiment with a few different sweeteners and different quantities until you find your favorite. For a deeper caramel-style sweetness, you can explore how brown sugar complements matcha in Brown Sugar Matcha Latte.
How to make Ube puree
If you really want to get a more pure flavor in your ube matcha latte, you can replace the ube extract for ube puree. Here is how to do it:
Prep the sweet potatoes
Peel and cube purple sweet potatoes (Okinawan or Stokes Purple work best).
Cook the potatoes
Steam or boil until very soft
Blending
Blend with a small amount of coconut milk or water until completely smooth and spoonable.
Using this puree in the Ube matcha recipe
Use 1–2 tablespoons of this purée per ube matcha latte in place of ube extract. Stir it directly into the milk before assembling your matcha ube latte. The flavor will be gently sweet and earthy, pairing beautifully with matcha.
How to Make Matcha and Ube Ice Cream
To turn this drink into a frozen treat, you can easily make matcha and ube ice cream using the same flavor pairing. Start by preparing a strong matcha base with premium matcha and hot water, then blend it with coconut milk, a small amount of ube extract, and sweetener to taste.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker or freezer-safe container, stirring every 30–45 minutes if freezing manually to keep the texture smooth. This method creates a creamy matcha ube ice cream with a balanced blend of earthy green tea and subtly sweet ube.
If you enjoy creative fruit and matcha pairings, you may also appreciate our take on Blueberry Matcha.
Add a little extra flare to your ube matcha ice cream
For extra visual appeal, you can lightly swirl the matcha and ube layers instead of fully mixing them, highlighting the contrast that makes matcha and ube ice cream so eye-catching. If you’re experimenting with bold flavor combinations, you might also enjoy our Matcha Margarita.
