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    Milk and Pop » Recipes » Coffees and Lattes

    Dirty Matcha Coffee Latte

    Published: Apr 13, 2023 · Modified: Jun 13, 2023 by Tatiana Kamakura · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Indulge in a delightful cup of Dirty Matcha Coffee in the comfort of your home with this simple 4 ingredient recipe! This creamy, refreshing iced beverage can be made in less than 5 minutes and has all the benefits of both coffee and matcha.

    Glasses of Matcha Coffee in a bamboo coaster.
    Jump to:
    • 🍵Matcha with coffee: is it good?
    • ☕What's a Dirty Matcha?
    • 🍃What Matcha should I use?
    • 📝Ingredients
    • 🥄How to make it
    • 🙋🏻‍♀️Questions you might be asking
    • 📖 Recipe

    If you’re looking for a matcha latte recipe, try this better-than-starbucks Iced Matcha Latte. If a creamier beverage is what you’re craving, a Green Tea Frappuccino might be just what you need!

    And to have along with a dirty matcha, nothing better than a delicious white chocolate chip matcha cookie!

    🍵Matcha with coffee: is it good?

    I know, I wasn't putting a lot of faith in this one too. But this combination is surprisingly good!

    Matcha is, like coffee, an acquired taste. On your first try, you might not like it. However, many people who initially disliked matcha — and coffee — eventually grew to appreciate its distinct flavor.

    In this recipe, the matcha tends to come out strongly, the flavors of coffee appearing as a pleasant aftertaste. Adding milk to this beverage makes it less bitter and more creamy. 

    If you’re wondering if this drink is good for you, know that both coffee and matcha powder share some health benefits. Mixing both without any sugar also gives you a beverage low in calories and loaded with antioxidants.

    ☕What's a Dirty Matcha?

    This beverage, also called Dirty Matcha, is literally matcha mixed with coffee, milk and a sweetener. For this recipe, I use a shot of espresso, but it can be also made with cold brew, for those who do not have an espresso machine at home.

    You can also try using instant or brewed coffee. When making it with instant or regular coffee, the taste of the matcha comes out more strongly. At the end of this post, I’ll give you all the possible ingredients substitutions.

    Ingredients of this recipe

    🍃What Matcha should I use?

    For the best flavor and health benefits, it’s important to use a good quality matcha powder. The greener it is, the better is its quality and taste.

    However, as we are not drinking it pure, and a ceremonial/premium grade matcha can get expensive, I say it’s ok to use a simpler, less pricey powder. Just make sure you’re using pure matcha, and not one with added milk and/or sugar.

    If you’re in doubt of which to buy, check this amazing matcha powder review. All the brands are available on Amazon.

    📝Ingredients

    We’re using 4 ingredients (plus ice) for this recipe:

    • Coffee: if you can make an espresso, go for it. If you don’t have an espresso machine, I’ll give you all possible substitutions on the notes of the recipe card.
    • Simple syrup: the sweetener I use for my dirty matcha. If you don’t have (or don’t want to make) a simple syrup, you can use sugar or any sweetener of your choice.
    • Matcha powder: you can use ceremonial/premium grade matcha for this recipe, or stick with a cheaper version of green tea powder.
    • Milk: whole, partially skimmed or skimmed milk work for this beverage. If you’re looking for a dairy-free/vegan version, you can substitute for almond, soy or oat milk. Use the unsweetened, unflavored version. 

    🥄How to make it

    Prepare a shot of espresso. I like to use a dark roast like Starbucks Sumatra for this recipe.

    Prepare matcha. Mix matcha powder with hot water and whisk until powder is fully incorporated and no lumps are left.

    • If you’re not using simple sugar syrup but sugar, add sugar to this mixture and whisk until combined.
    Pouring matcha into a glass with ice.

    Step 01. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour simple syrup, then the matcha.

    Pouring milk into a glass.

    Step 02. Add milk.

    Pouring espresso into a glass.

    Step 03. Top it with the espresso.

    Enjoy!

    Want to add a stronger matcha flavor to this drink? Try using matcha ice cubes instead of regular ice cubes!

    🙋🏻‍♀️Questions you might be asking

    Can I use coconut milk?

    Coconut milk changes the taste of this recipe. If going for a plant-based milk, the best choices for this recipe are oat, soy or almond milk, unsweetened and unflavored (unsweetened vanilla flavor is fine).

    Can I use instant coffee for dirty matcha?

    Yes, but substituting espresso for instant or brewed coffee will make a more “watered” version. Mix 1 teaspoon of instant coffee with 4 ounces of water.

    Can I make this drink hot?

    It’s possible. Omit the ice cubes, mix matcha with simple syrup, hot milk and a shot of espresso. For a creamier drink, froth the milk before mixing.

    Can this recipe be made in advance?

    You can make this recipe in advance. If doing so, keep it refrigerated, and only add ice before consuming, or the matcha coffee will be watery.

    How much caffeine is in a Dirty Matcha?

    A Dirty Matcha Coffee can have about 101 to151 milligrams of caffeine. 

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    📖 Recipe

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    Dirty Matcha Coffee Latte

    Tatiana Kamakura
    Indulge in a delightful cup of Dirty Matcha Coffee in the comfort of your home with this simple 4 ingredient recipe! This creamy, refreshing iced beverage can be made in less than 5 minutes and has all the benefits of both coffee and matcha.
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    Prep Time 4 minutes mins
    Total Time 4 minutes mins
    Course Coffees and Lattes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 109 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 oz espresso
    • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
    • 4 oz hot water
    • ½ tablespoon simple sugar syrup
    • 4 oz whole milk
    • Ice cubes

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare a shot of espresso. I like to use a dark roast like Starbucks Sumatra for this recipe.
    • Prepare matcha. Mix matcha powder with hot water and whisk until powder is fully incorporated and no lumps are left.
    • Fill a glass with ice cubes.
    • Pour simple syrup, then the matcha.
    • Add milk, and top it with the espresso.

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    Notes

    About the milk:
    Whole, partially skimmed or skimmed milk work for this beverage. If you’re looking for a dairy-free/vegan version, you can substitute for almond, soy or oat milk. Use the unsweetened, unflavored version. 
    About the coffee:
    Cold brew concentrate can be used instead of espresso.
    You can also try using instant or brewed coffee. When making it with instant or regular coffee, the taste of the matcha comes out more strongly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8ozCalories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 209mgSugar: 13gVitamin A: 384IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 1mg
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