Dirty Matcha
Dirty Matcha combines the bold character of freshly brewed espresso with the smooth, slightly sweet bitterness of matcha tea. Its green and brown layers make it not only a taste experience but also a visual highlight, ideal for those days when you can’t decide between tea and coffee.
Ingredients
For the Dirty Matcha you will need:
1
Teaspoon
David Rio Matcha Latte
1
Espresso Shot
50
ml
Hot water
150
ml
Hot water, milk or a milk alternative
Ice Cubes (for the cold version)
Preparation
Step by step - Hot version:
1. Prepare the Matcha:
Whisk the matcha powder with hot water in a bowl or cup until smooth and frothy.
Whisk the matcha powder with hot water in a bowl or cup until smooth and frothy.
2. Brew the espresso:
Make a strong espresso of your choice.
Make a strong espresso of your choice.
3. Heat the milk:
Warm the milk to around 70 °C. Pour it into a heat-resistant glass. Sweeten if desired.
Warm the milk to around 70 °C. Pour it into a heat-resistant glass. Sweeten if desired.
4. Combine:
Add the matcha to the milk and pour the espresso over the top.
Add the matcha to the milk and pour the espresso over the top.
Step-by-step – Iced version:
1. Prepare the matcha:
Whisk the matcha powder with hot water until smooth.
Whisk the matcha powder with hot water until smooth.
2. Brew the espresso:
Make a fresh shot of espresso.
Make a fresh shot of espresso.
3. Combine:
Fill a glass with ice cubes, then add cold milk, the matcha, and finally the espresso.
Fill a glass with ice cubes, then add cold milk, the matcha, and finally the espresso.