With just two ingredients you can recreate Dunkin’s matcha latte at home. Follow these simple steps to make a warm, creamy matcha latte in minutes.
Dunkin’ Matcha Latte
A matcha latte combines finely ground green tea powder with milk for a smooth, lightly sweetened drink. Dunkin’ uses a pre-sweetened matcha blend in its matcha beverages, so you don’t need to add extra sugar when using that same product.
Matcha is a powdered Japanese green tea known for its vibrant green color and concentrated flavor. Because it’s made from green tea leaves, matcha contains caffeine and provides a gentle energy boost.
Note from Jee
The most challenging part of developing this copycat was identifying the exact sweetened matcha Dunkin’ uses. Brands vary, and once I matched the blend, reproducing the latte became straightforward.
Recipe Summary
- This sweet, warm latte is made by whisking or stirring sweetened matcha into steamed milk.
- Using the same sweetened matcha blend Dunkin’ uses will give the most authentic flavor.
- Heat or froth the milk with an electric milk frother, stovetop, microwave, or French press.
- Recipe yields a 16-ounce (2-cup) matcha latte.
Ingredient Notes
- Aiya Zen Cafe Blend matcha: A pre-sweetened matcha powder that closely matches the blend used by Dunkin’. It provides both flavor and sweetness.
- Milk: Any milk works—dairy or plant-based. Use oat or almond milk to make a dairy-free version.
See the recipe card below for ingredient amounts and full instructions.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Warm the milk. Heat gently on the stovetop over low heat, microwave in short intervals, or use an electric milk frother.
Step 2: Add the matcha powder to a mug.
Step 3: Pour the warmed milk over the matcha.
Step 4: Stir or whisk until the matcha is fully dissolved and the latte is smooth.
Expert Tips
- Warm milk slowly on low heat and remove it as soon as it simmers to avoid scalding.
- Microwave in 30-second, then 15-second bursts until hot, if you prefer that method.
- For a frothy texture, pour hot milk into a French press and pump the plunger 20–30 times until the milk doubles in volume.
- Top with whipped cream for a richer treat.
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Dunkin’ Matcha Latte Copycat
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup milk, (any kind)
- 1 tablespoon Aiya Zen Cafe Blend matcha
Instructions
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Heat milk.
Warm milk on the stovetop over low heat, in the microwave in short bursts, or with an electric milk frother.
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Place matcha powder in a mug. Pour in heated milk.
Stir or whisk until the matcha is fully dissolved and the drink is smooth.
Notes
- Any milk works—substitute plant-based milk like oat or almond for a dairy-free latte.
- When warming milk on the stove, use low heat and stop as soon as it reaches a simmer to prevent burning.
- Microwave in short intervals (30 seconds then 15 seconds) until warm.
- For froth, pump warm milk in a French press about 20–30 times until it expands.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate and should be used as a guideline.