Dunkin’ Matcha Latte Copycat Recipe

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With just 2 ingredients, you can make a copycat version of the Dunkin’ matcha latte at home! Just follow these instructions and you’ll have a delicious cup ready in minutes.

Dunkin' Matcha Latte Copycat in a clear mug.

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Dunkin’ Matcha Latte

A matcha latte is a creamy hot drink that’s usually made with matcha powder, sugar, and milk.

At Dunkin’, all matcha drinks, including the matcha latte, are made with a matcha blend that already contains sugar and milk.

Because the matcha blend is already sweetened, it’s not possible to order this drink unsweetened.

Milk is steamed, creating a frothy, hot drink.

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Recipe Highlights

  • Dunkin’ Matcha Latte is a sweet warm beverage made by combining steamed milk with a matcha blend.
  • The sweetened matcha that Dunkin’ uses for its matcha drinks is available for purchase online.
  • To milk can be heated or frothed using an electric milk frother or a French press.
  • This recipe makes a 16 ounce (2 cups) matcha latte.

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Ingredient Notes

Dunkin' Matcha Latte Copycat  ingredients measured in cups and labeled on a table.
  • Aiya Zen Cafe Blend Matcha: Matcha is the powdered green tea that gives this drink its distinct flavor. This is the exact sweetened matcha that Dunkin’ uses.
  • Milk: You can use any milk you like. Use a plant-based milk such as oat or almond to make this a dairy-free matcha latte.

For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pouring milk into a sauce pan.

Step 1: Heat milk. Milk can be heated on the stovetop or in an electric milk frother.

Matcha powder in a mug.

Step 2: Place matcha powder in a mug.

Pouring heated milk into a cup with matcha powder.

Step 3: Pour in warmed milk.

Stirring milk and matcha powder in a cup.

Step 4: Stir to dissolve matcha into milk.

Recipe Notes

Only 2 ingredients are needed to make this copycat beverage.
The combination of sweetened matcha with milk gives you the exact same flavor as the Dunkin’ matcha latte. Since the matcha blend already contains sugar, you don’t need to add a separate sweetener.

Heat the milk at low heat.
When warming milk on the stovetop, make sure to do so over low heat. Once it reaches a simmer, turn off the heat right away so the milk doesn’t boil and burn.

Froth milk using a French press.
To make the milk frothy, pour the warm milk into a French press and give it a few pumps (about 20-30 pumps) until the milk doubles in volume.

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Dunkin' Matcha Latte Copycat in a clear mug.

Expert Tips

  • You can also microwave the milk. Place the milk in a microwave-safe cup and heat it at 30-second, then 15-second intervals until warm.
  • Not all sweetened matcha is the same since they all differ in the matcha that’s used and in the sugar and matcha ratio. Using a sweetened matcha that’s not from Aiya may result in a slightly different tasting drink than the one at Dunkin’
  • For an extra decadent drink, top with whipped cream.

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Questions You May Have

What’s the difference between unsweetened and sweetened matcha?

Unsweetened matcha powder is simply Japanese green tea that’s been finely ground up. Sweetened matcha is powdered green tea and sugar.

Does the Dunkin’ matcha latte have caffeine?

Yes, matcha is made from green tea, which means matcha lattes are caffeinated.

Is matcha healthy?

Matcha by itself is loaded with antioxidants and is also known for having calming properties. However, matcha lattes at stores like Dunkin’ and Starbucks’ typically have a lot of sugar, so they wouldn’t be considered healthy.

Dunkin' Matcha Latte Copycat in a clear mug.

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Dunkin’ Matcha Latte Copycat Recipe

By: Jee Choe
See how easy it is to make a copycat version the Dunkin' matcha latte with 2 ingredients.
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving (16 ounces)

Equipment

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Heat milk.
    Milk can be heated on the stovetop or in an electric milk frother.
  • Place matcha powder in a mug.
  • Pour in heated milk.
    Stir to dissolve matcha into milk.

Notes

  • Only 2 ingredients are needed to make this copycat beverage. The combination of sweetened matcha with milk gives you the same flavor as the Dunkin’ matcha latte. Since the matcha powder contains sugar, you don’t need to add a separate sweetener.
  • You can use any milk you like. Use a plant-based milk such as oat or almond to make this a dairy-free matcha latte.
  • When warming milk on the stovetop, make sure to do so over low heat. Once it reaches a simmer, turn off the heat right away so the milk doesn’t boil and burn.
  • You can also microwave the milk. Place the milk in a microwave-safe cup and heat it at 30-seconds, then 15-second intervals until warm.
  • For an extra decadent drink, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 265Carbohydrates: 17gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 549mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1343IUCalcium: 450mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Japanese
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