Name: Dalgona Matcha Latte
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 egg white (or 2 tbsp aquafaba (aka chickpea liquid)); 1 tbsp sugar (granulated white, turbinado, or cane); 1 tsp matcha powder (culinary grade); 1 cup milk (I used coconut milk, but any kind works)

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A matcha latte is a sweet, creamy, comforting drink. Sometimes though, you want to step it up a little. Give it some flair. That's where the Dalgona Matcha Latte comes in. This Dalgona Matcha Latte recipe is a sweet latte topped with whipped matcha foam - it's delicious and it looks gorgeous!

What is Dalgona 'Whipped' Coffee?

Dalgona coffee recipes have recently taken the internet by storm, and inspired people to get creative with their at-home beverages. The name Dalgona is the South Korean word for a type of honeycomb candy. Dalgona coffee is a whipped coffee drink made by combining instant coffee granules, sugar and water. You whip them together until it has a whipped cream or meringue type consistency. Then, serve hot or cold with warm milk and you'll have a barista-style coffee drink.

What is Dalgona 'Whipped' Matcha?

My take on the Dalgona trend is a beautiful Dalgona Matcha Latte, which is made the same way but with some different ingredients. You create the matcha froth by combining egg white (or aquafaba if you like), sugar, and matcha powder.

Note: You don't need the extra froth assist from the egg white (or aquafaba) when making Dalgona coffee since there is gluten in instant coffee.

How Long Does it Take to Make Whipped Matcha?

It only takes 10 minutes to whip up a the frothy matcha cream. It's quick, easy and well worth the extra little bit of time to elevate your matcha.

What Can I Add to Customize My Dalgona Latte?

Customize and invent your own version of this latte with things like:

a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg powder
edible essential oils like rose or lavender
a slice of citrus fruit like orange

What is Aquafaba?

A very popular ingredient in vegan cuisine, aquafaba is the thick liquid that is produced after soaking legumes (like chickpeas, beans, lentils etc.) Its a great substitute for egg whites in many recipes.

Is it Safe to Eat Uncooked Egg White?

Eating any part of an egg raw can present a health and safety problem, as raw eggs do carry bacteria. If you'd rather not take the risk, buying eggs that have been pasteurized (look out for that on the label) or liquid egg whites in a carton, as these are always pasteurized, is a good compromise.

How to Make a Dalgona Matcha Latte

To make this frothy matcha treat, you will need the following:

Egg whites, matcha, and sugar in small bowls.

Take your egg white (or aquafaba) in a bowl and whip the egg white until it is frothy and mostly a stiff, white texture. You can use a whisk, a hand mixer, or a handheld frother. A whisk may take a little longer to get the egg white to the right consistency!

Add in the sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form and it sticks to your whisk. See the image for a good example of stiff peak consistency.

Whisking egg whites and sugar in a bowl.

Sift in the matcha powder (culinary grade), and thoroughly whisk it into the mixture until fully incorporated.

Whipping matcha and egg whites in a bowl.

Add your chosen milk, dairy or non-dairy, to a cup. Top the milk with the whipped Dalgona Matcha. Sip, savor and enjoy!

Cup filled half way with coconut milk and topped with matcha foam.

More Matcha

Looking for more matcha? Check out this post with ALL my favorite matcha desserts and drinks like:

Or if you're looking for something refreshing, you can find my favorite drinks here.

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4.97 from 63 votes

Dalgona Matcha Latte

This Dalgona Matcha Latte recipe is a sweet latte topped with whipped matcha foam - it's delicious and it looks gorgeous!

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Japanese, Korean

Servings:

Calories: 269kcal

Author: Candice Walker

Equipment

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Whisk, electric mixer, or frother.

Ingredients

▢ 1 egg white or 2 tablespoon aquafaba (aka chickpea liquid)
▢ 1 tablespoon sugar granulated white, turbinado, or cane
▢ 1 teaspoon matcha powder culinary grade
▢ 1 cup milk I used coconut milk, but any kind works

Instructions

Whip the egg white (or aquafaba) until it is frothy and mostly stiff with a whisk, hand mixer, or handheld frother. Add the sugar and whip until stiff peaks form and it sticks to your whisk.
Sift in the matcha powder. Whisk it in until incorporated.
Add the milk to a cup. Top with the whipped matcha and enjoy!

Notes

Do not add the matcha powder until instructed or the egg whites will not properly whip. The tea leaves will weigh the mixture down too much to froth properly.

Sugar: this recipe works best with fine, granulated sugar. But it also works with many other sugars. Make sure the egg white/aquafaba is stiff before adding the sugar, especially if using a heavy sugar like coconut sugar.

Aquafaba is the liquid left when you strain chickpeas from a can.

You don't need the extra froth assist from the egg white (or aquafaba) when making Dalgona coffee since there is gluten in instant coffee.

When using aquafaba, adding ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar will get you firmer peaks in your mixture. It works great with and without, but if you prefer stiffer peaks, add the cream of tartar.

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