Dirty Matcha Latte Recipe
This creamy Dirty Matcha Latte blends the earthy calm of matcha with the bold kick of espresso. It's the perfect harmony of energy and mindfulness, layered in a beautiful green and brown cup. Make it hot or iced, and enjoy sustained focus without the crash.
Equipment
- Matcha Whisk or Frother
- Espresso Maker or Instant Coffee
- Small Bowl
- Tall Glass or Mug
- Spoon
Ingredients
Matcha Base
- 2 tsp latte-grade matcha powder sifted
- 70 ml hot water 160–175°F (70–80°C)
- 2 tsp sugar or sweetener of choice adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp water for dissolving sugar
Espresso Component
- 1 shot espresso or 2 tsp instant coffee + 40 ml hot water
- 40 ml hot water if using instant coffee
Milk Layer
- 1/4 cup oat milk or milk of choice for layering
Optional Extras
- ice cubes for iced version
- cinnamon or cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Sift matcha powder into a small bowl.
- Add 70 ml hot water (not boiling) and whisk briskly in a zigzag motion until foamy.
- In a separate cup, dissolve sugar in 2 tbsp warm water and stir into the matcha mixture.
- Prepare one shot of espresso or mix instant coffee with 40 ml hot water. Let cool slightly.
- Fill a tall glass with ice (for iced) or warm your mug (for hot). Pour in oat milk.
- Slowly add espresso over the milk, followed by the matcha. Use a spoon to help layer if desired.
Notes
Use ceremonial-grade matcha for best results. Sweeteners and milk types can be adjusted to your preference. Chill espresso if making iced version for better layer separation.
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 108mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg
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