Pandan for Coffee Shops: The Complete Guide for Baristas & Café Owners
Pandan Bio
The pandan latte is no longer a niche curiosity. From specialty coffee shops in London's Shoreditch to Melbourne's café scene and Singapore's hawker centres, pandan is rapidly establishing itself as the must-have alternative latte of 2026.
Why Pandan Is the Next Big Café Ingredient
- 📈 Search volume for "pandan latte" has grown 300%+ in the UK over the past 12 months
- 🍵 Matcha supply shortages are pushing cafés to explore alternatives
- 🌿 Clean label demand — customers want natural, plant-based ingredients
What Is Pandan? A Quick Brief for Your Team
Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius) is a tropical plant from Southeast Asia, often called "the vanilla of Asia". Its dried, ground leaves produce a fine green powder with a naturally sweet, warm, vanilla-like aroma.
- ✅ Completely natural — the green colour is real, not artificial
- ✅ Caffeine-free
- ✅ Vegan and plant-based
The Core Menu Items
1. The Pandan Latte (Hot & Iced)
Hot Pandan Latte Recipe:
- 1 tsp (3–4g) pandan powder
- 30ml hot water (85°C), whisk into paste
- Steam 200ml milk of choice
- Pour over pandan paste
2. Pandan Syrup (1 litre batch)
- 500ml water + 500g caster sugar + 15g pandan powder
- Heat until dissolved, simmer 5 minutes, cool and bottle
- Shelf life: 2–3 weeks refrigerated
Dosage Guide
| Drink | Pandan Powder |
|---|---|
| Pandan latte (small) | 2–3g (½–¾ tsp) |
| Pandan latte (large) | 3–5g (¾–1¼ tsp) |
| Iced pandan latte | 4–5g |
Frequently Asked Questions from Café Owners
Is pandan powder easy to source consistently?
Yes — unlike matcha, pandan is grown abundantly across Southeast Asia. Maison Pandan offers consistent wholesale supply with no minimum order for first-time buyers.
Do you offer wholesale or trade pricing?
Yes. Maison Pandan supplies coffee shops, restaurants and hospitality businesses across the UK and Europe. Contact us for trade pricing and sample packs.
Ready to Add Pandan to Your Menu?
👉 Order your first pandan powder today — available in 100g, 200g, 500g and 1kg formats. Contact us for wholesale enquiries.
