Short of inspiration for a present? An ube gift set is the gift idea that stands out: original, indulgent, and rare enough to surprise without fail. Ube, the purple yam from the Philippines (Dioscorea alata), fascinates with its spectacular mauve colour and its gentle taste with notes of vanilla and hazelnut. Giving an ube gift set means giving far more than an ingredient: it is a small sensory journey, a purple ritual to prepare in the kitchen, a discovery to be shared. At Ubedia, we import the Kinampay variety directly from the Visayas, regarded as the world benchmark for purple yam for its intense aroma and colour. The result: a gift that is beautiful, healthy and genuinely usable, far from the objects that gather dust. Whether it is for a latte lover, a baking enthusiast, someone curious about world flavours or simply someone you want to spoil, this guide helps you choose the ideal ube gift set, the right size, the right flavour, and put together a present that will be remembered. Follow the purple.
Why an ube gift set always works
An ube gift set ticks every box of a successful gift. It is original: few people in France know ube yet, which guarantees the element of surprise. It is beautiful: the natural purple colour is spectacular from the moment the pouch is opened. It is useful and generous: the recipient will be able to make dozens of lattes, ice creams, pastries and smoothies. And it is healthy: Ubedia ube powder is 100 % pure, vegan, gluten-free and additive-free. It is the kind of gift that tells a story — that of a Philippine heritage ingredient — while remaining accessible and a joy to use day to day.
The Duo Rituel: our ready-to-give ube gift set
If you are looking for an ube gift set already designed to be given, the Duo Rituel is our flagship offer. It pairs a pouch of 200 g Natural ube powder — the favourite size among latte lovers — with a 100 g flavour of your choice from Cherry, Mango, Coconut, Vanilla or Hazelnut. The set is offered at 29.90 € instead of 32.80 €: the natural for the daily ritual and the flavoured one for variety. It is the ideal ube gift set for introducing someone to it: enough for around 75 purple drinks, more than enough to fall in love with the colour.
Which ube gift set size to choose for whom
The right ube gift set depends on the person you are spoiling. For a gentle first encounter, a 50 g or 100 g size is enough to discover it without committing. For a real enthusiast, the 200 g establishes a lasting ritual — it is our most gifted size. For a couple or a food-loving household, the Duo Rituel combines natural and flavoured. And for the truly passionate or the home cooks who bake often, the 1 kg and 2.5 kg sizes make a spectacular gift. Still hesitating? Our guide which is the best ube powder sets out the criteria for choosing with confidence.
Personalising the gift with flavours
What makes an ube gift set truly personal is the flavour. Our five 100 g versions let you tailor the present to each person's taste:
- Cherry: fruity and tangy, perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
- Mango: sunny and exotic, ideal in a smoothie.
- Coconut: gentle and indulgent, a tropical classic.
- Vanilla: rounded and comforting, the safe choice that pleases everyone.
- Hazelnut: warm and autumnal, wonderful in a latte.
To help your recipient find their way, slip a note into the set pointing to our guide flavoured ube powders: which flavour to choose. Each flavour is 100 g at 15.90 €, and can complete any ube gift set.
A gift you can genuinely eat, with complete confidence
Giving food calls for a minimum of guarantees, and that is where Ubedia stands out. Our ube powder comes from direct sourcing with growers of the Kinampay variety in the Visayas — no opaque middlemen, a supply chain we know. It is packed in France, in Aix-en-Provence, in our own workshop, a rare transparency on the French ube market. Every pouch leaves with its traceability batch, from root to cup. And the ingredient list fits into one word: ube. No colouring, no artificial flavouring, no added sugar. Giving an Ubedia ube gift set means giving a product whose story and quality are known.
What occasions call for an ube gift set?
The ube gift set suits almost any occasion. At Christmas, its festive colour works wonders under the tree. For a birthday, it makes a change from the expected presents. As a host gift, it accompanies a dinner invitation beautifully. For Mother's Day or Father's Day, it appeals to food lovers. And as an edible gift between colleagues or for a Secret Santa, its small price and its originality hit the mark. It is also a lovely idea for congratulating, thanking, or simply giving pleasure for no particular reason.
Putting together and presenting your ube gift set
Want to go beyond the pouch? Here are a few simple ideas to turn your order into a carefully prepared gift:
- Pair a 200 g Natural size with a flavour to cover both everyday use and discovery.
- Slip in a latte whisk or a lovely cup for a complete, ready-to-use ube gift set.
- Add a handwritten card with a first recipe to try — the purple latte remains the perfect introduction.
- Wrap it all in natural kraft paper: the purple of ube stands out magnificently against raw tones.
To get off to a good start, your recipient will find everything they need in our ube powder buying guide, which covers origin, dosage, sizes and storage.
Ordering your ube gift set
Ready to give someone a treat? The simplest option remains the Duo Rituel at 29.90 €, a complete ube gift set with natural + flavour, ready to give. Would you rather put it together yourself? Start from a pouch of Ube Powder 200 g and add the flavour of your choice. Shipped from our Aix-en-Provence workshop, with full traceability and a single ingredient in every set: everything you need to give purple with complete peace of mind.
