Where to Buy Pandan Matcha Powder
Why it is hard to find pre-blended, and what your actual options are.
Pandan matcha is rarely sold pre-blended. Most shops stock pandan powder and matcha separately, and cafés make the blend themselves. If you want it ready-mixed, you are looking at a small number of specialist sellers online rather than a supermarket shelf.
Here is the honest map of where to look, including the options that are not us.
Your four options
| Option | Good for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-blended powder online | One spoon, no measuring, consistent ratio | Few sellers; you have to check the label |
| Pandan + matcha bought separately | Full control over ratio and grade | Two purchases, and pandan powder quality varies a lot |
| Asian grocers (in store or online) | Pandan paste, extract and sometimes powder | Usually pandan only, and often with colouring added |
| Fresh pandan leaves | Cheapest, best aroma if you can get them | Frozen section only in most cities; 15 minutes of simmering per batch |
Where people actually find it
Amazon
The most practical route in the US if you want it pre-blended and delivered quickly. Search results will mix genuine blends with plain pandan powder and with sweetened “matcha latte mix” products, so read the ingredient panel rather than the product title.
Asian online grocers
Services like Weee! carry pandan products and ship across most US metros. You will usually find pandan powder, paste or extract rather than a matcha blend, so this is the route if you plan to mix your own.
Direct from the maker
Smaller producers sell from their own sites. The advantage is that you can usually see the specification — ratio, certification, batch information — which marketplace listings often omit. The disadvantage is shipping time if they are overseas.
Local Asian supermarkets
Worth checking the freezer aisle for pandan leaves and the baking aisle for pandan paste. Almost none stock a pandan matcha blend, but if you want the authentic aroma and do not mind the work, fresh leaves are the best version of it.
Read the label before you buy
This is where most of the money is lost. A powder sold as “pandan matcha latte mix” is frequently more sugar than tea.
Check the ingredient list first. A real blend names two plants. If sugar, maltodextrin, cane syrup solids or “natural flavour” appear in the first two or three ingredients, you are buying a sweetened drink mix, not pandan matcha.
Then check the colour. Vivid green is fresh. Dull olive or yellowish green means oxidised matcha or poorly dried pandan, and it will taste flat and bitter regardless of what the label claims.
What it should cost
Pandan is inexpensive; matcha is not, and matcha prices have risen with supply pressure in Japan. That means a genuine 50/50 blend costs meaningfully more than plain pandan powder and somewhat less than straight ceremonial matcha.
If a “pandan matcha” is priced close to plain pandan powder, that is a strong hint about how much actual matcha is in it.
If you buy ours
For transparency, since you are reading this on our site: our pandan matcha is a 50/50 blend of Japanese matcha and pure Malaysian pandan. Two ingredients, no added sugar, no colouring, 200 g per pack at roughly 100 servings. It is made in a JAKIM Halal, FSSC 22000 and GMP certified facility.
That does not make it the only reasonable choice — if you already have matcha you like, buying good pandan powder separately works perfectly well. The comparison that matters is in pandan vs. matcha, and if you are new to the blend entirely, start with what is pandan matcha.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy pandan matcha in a supermarket?
Almost certainly not as a pre-made blend. Larger Asian supermarkets often carry pandan leaves, paste or extract, and matcha is widely available, but the two are rarely sold combined.
Is it cheaper to buy them separately?
Often slightly, yes — particularly if you already own matcha. The pre-blend is paying for convenience and a consistent ratio, not for a cheaper ingredient.
How long does the powder keep?
Treat an opened pack as a few-week item. Matcha oxidises quickly once air reaches it, so keep it sealed and cold. Unopened and stored properly, it will hold for months.
Does pandan matcha contain caffeine?
Yes, from the matcha half. Roughly 20–45 mg per teaspoon of a 50/50 blend, or about a third of a cup of coffee. Pandan itself contains none.
Buying pandan matcha? Three things to check
Most powders sold as flavoured matcha are mostly sugar. These three checks separate the real thing from the rest.
Ours is a 50/50 blend of Japanese matcha and pure pandan — two ingredients, no added sugar, 200 g (about 100 servings) per pack.
