Dubai cafe matcha lattes typically cost 25 to 40 dirhams and most use culinary grade powder with too much sugar. Making one at home with ceremonial grade matcha takes two minutes, costs a fraction, and tastes significantly better.
What You Need
- 2 grams ceremonial grade matcha (one heaped teaspoon)
- 30 ml hot water (75 degrees Celsius)
- 200 ml oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk
- Ice cubes
- Optional: half teaspoon of honey or vanilla extract
Step-by-Step
1. Make the Matcha Shot
Sift your matcha into a small bowl or cup. Add 30 ml of hot water and whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk or small electric frother until smooth and frothy. This concentrated shot is the base of your latte.
2. Prepare Your Glass
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour in your cold milk of choice. Oat milk creates the creamiest result and froths best. Almond milk is lighter and slightly nutty. Coconut milk adds tropical richness.
3. Pour the Matcha
Slowly pour the matcha shot over the milk. It will create a beautiful layered effect as the green settles into the white. Stir before drinking or leave it layered for the visual.
Why Oat Milk Works Best
Oat milk has a natural sweetness and creamy body that complements matcha without competing. Its neutral flavour lets the umami and sweetness of ceremonial grade matcha come through. Dairy milk works fine but can feel heavy in the Dubai heat.
Hot Version for Winter Mornings
For a hot matcha latte, whisk your matcha shot the same way. Heat 200 ml of milk and froth it. Pour the frothed milk over the matcha shot. The technique is identical to a cafe latte but with matcha replacing espresso.
The Cost Comparison
A 30g tin of ceremonial grade matcha makes roughly 15 servings. At 129 dirhams, that is about 8.60 dirhams per matcha latte — compared to 25 to 40 dirhams at a Dubai cafe. Over a month, you save 500 to 900 dirhams while drinking better quality matcha.
