Dirty Matcha Recipe (Iced + Hot) — Matcha + Espresso Layered Latte
A dirty matcha is a matcha latte with a shot or two of espresso poured on top. The espresso “dirties” the bright green matcha — adding caffeine, depth, and a coffee-tea hybrid flavor that’s become one of the most popular cafe orders of the past two years. It’s the matcha equivalent of a dirty chai. This is the home-barista guide: how to make it iced or hot, what matcha grade to use, the ratio that doesn’t taste muddy, the cortisol question, and 5 variations including dirty iced matcha and dirty matcha cold foam. ...