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    Home » Recipes » Drinks » Iced drinks

    Dirty Iced Matcha Latte: Get Caffeinated!

    February 15, 2020 by Rosemary 9 Comments

    dirty iced matcha latte
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    Dirty iced matcha latte? What makes it dirty.... Matcha with a shot of espresso aka dirty is THE thing right now. You get all those antioxidants from the matcha AND an extra shot of espresso for the energy you need!

    Is matcha good for you?

    Yes! Matcha is loaded with disease fighting antioxidants. Matcha is ground up green leaf tea, which packs a lot of benefits in just 1 teaspoon!

    What you need to make a dirty matcha latte:

    • Ice
    • Soy milk (or any other kind of milk if that's not your thing)
    • Espresso
    • Sweetener. I used coconut sugar in this but the options for sweeteners are endless! Lol!
    • Matcha green tea powder. You can find the one I use on the foods page of my Amazon Shop account.

    And if you don't have an espresso maker, check the one I use on the kitchen gadget's page. I swore off buying lattes out and will never go back. But, you know I'm a big advocate for everything home made. hehe.

    Tips!

    If you want to get the cool layering effect, like in the picture, use a LOT of ice.

    Also, the coldness helps. Start by making your espresso while you prepare the matcha. This allows time for the espresso to cool down. Because no one wants melted ice and a watery latte.

    First, pour the matcha green tea. Then, slowly pour the remainder of the milk. The slower you pour, the more distinct the layers will be! Then, pour the cooled espresso over the top!

    DIY Dirty Iced Matcha Latte

    Step 1: Make your espresso. I like to make my espresso first because this lets it cool down while you prepare the rest of your drink.

    Step 2: Fill your glass with ice. The more ice the better! Especially if you like the pretty layering effect.

    ice in a glass with a biodegradable straw

    Step 3: Make your matcha. Mix ½ cup milk with the matcha powder. Add any sweetener. I like to think that the sweetener adds a bit of "weight" to the matcha and helps it stay at the bottom.

    iced matcha

    Step 4: slowly pour the rest of the milk over the top. The slower you pour, the less likely it will disturb the layering effect.

    iced matcha latte

    Step 5: add your espresso!

    dirty iced matcha latte

    Is espresso good in matcha?

    You may think that the espresso will take over the flavor of the matcha. But, together the matcha and espresso create a distinct and flavorful drink.

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    Butterfly pea matcha latte

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    dirty iced matcha latte

    Dirty Iced Matcha Latte

    Dirty iced matcha latte? What makes it dirty.... Matcha with a shot of espresso aka dirty is THE thing right now. You get all those antioxidants from the matcha AND an extra shot of espresso for the energy you need!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Japanese
    Servings 1 person
    Calories 130 kcal

    Equipment

    • espresso machine; blender (optional)

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup ice cubes use more if you have a larger glass
    • 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
    • 1 cup soy milk divided
    • 2 shots espresso
    • 2 teaspoon coconut sugar or other sweetener optional

    Instructions
     

    • First start by making your espresso. Since this is an iced drink, I like mine to cool off as much as it can before I pour it over ice.
    • Fill your glass to the top with your ice cubes. If you want to go for the layered latte look, like you see in the picture, it works best with a lot of ice!
    • In a bowl, whisk the matcha powder, ½ of the milk, and the sweetener with a matcha whisk. This can also be done in the blender. Make sure you either whisk it or blend it until it is smooth.
    • Pour the matcha mixture over the ice.
    • Slowly pour the rest of the milk over the matcha.
    • Finally, pour your espresso over the top!

    Notes

    You don't have to use soy milk in this. It will work just fine with any other kind of milk. Next, you can really use any sweetener you want. Matcha tends to have an "earthy" flavor, and if you are not used to it, you will want to use a sweetener. Or, you could use vanilla plant based milk. 
    Nutrition facts for any recipe on thehintofrosemary are only an estimate and not guaranteed.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1dirty iced matcha latteCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 15gFat: 4.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gPotassium: 322mgFiber: 1.5gCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.4mg
    Keyword dirtyicedmatchalatte, dirtymatchalatte, matchagreentea, matchapowder
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Maria

      March 04, 2020 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      Looks absolutely amazing! I'm gonna try this one ASAP!!!

    2. [email protected]

      March 05, 2020 at 2:24 pm

      Ahhhh this one is SO Good! I've been having 2 every morning-- call it a recent obsession LOL!

    3. Christie

      July 08, 2020 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      I could totally go for a glass right now! It looks so amazing and delicious with the matcha and coffee over some ice! Man I want it right now even though it's close to dinner time.

    4. [email protected]

      July 15, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      haha reading this comment makes me want to make a second latte of the day.. but it's past noon and I would never fall asleep

    5. DB

      October 18, 2021 at 11:36 am

      Can this be made with hot matcha and hot coffee?

    6. [email protected]

      November 01, 2021 at 8:56 pm

      I haven't tried it that way yet! Let me know if you make it a hot matcha with espresso and how it turned out! <3

    7. Cheryl

      January 04, 2022 at 8:49 pm

      5 stars
      I was at my local coffee shop and saw a dirty matcha and had no idea what it was, your recipe came up and it was sooo beautiful that I ordered one! Definitely saving your dirty matcha latte to make when we get home!

    8. Anne

      April 06, 2022 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      Wow I just tried this and it was sooooo good!! I never thought to combine matcha with espresso yum! I added a bit of honey in mine and it was so good

    9. Rosemary

      April 08, 2022 at 3:38 pm

      Ooo I love mine with honey too! So happy you loved it!

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