How to Make Creamy Matcha Dalgona Coffee at Home

A super fluffy iced latte layered with matcha and dalgona coffee — whipped instant coffee that’s light, airy, and delicious. Follow these clear tips to make a perfectly textured drink at home.

Iced Matcha Dalgona Coffee

• A sweet, highly caffeinated iced latte layered with matcha, milk, and whipped dalgona coffee.
• Dalgona coffee is made by whipping instant coffee, sugar, and hot water into a thick, airy foam.
• For extra fluffiness use a ratio of 1 part instant coffee, 1 part sugar, and 2 parts hot water.
• Quick and easy to prepare with a handheld milk frother.
• “Dalgona” is a Korean word that loosely translates to “that’s sweet.”

Tips for super fluffy dalgona

1. Use spray-dried instant coffee. Spray-dried instant coffee froths better than freeze-dried varieties. Greek-style instant coffees are typically spray-dried and work very well.
2. Use a handheld frother. A small rechargeable frother whips the coffee quickly and with minimal cleanup.

Matcha Dalgona Ingredients

• Instant coffee (spray-dried preferred)
• Matcha powder
• Filtered water
• Sugar
• Milk (any variety)
• Ice

Handheld milk frother recommendation

How to Make Iced Matcha Dalgona

1. Make the dalgona coffee.

Combine instant coffee, sugar, and hot water in a tall container and whip with a handheld frother until soft peaks form. The mixture should triple in volume and become a light, airy foam. Use filtered water when possible for the best flavor.

2. Make sweetened matcha.

Whisk matcha, sugar, and a small amount of water in a tall container with the frother until no clumps remain. Rinsing the frother between uses keeps flavors from transferring.

Tea tip: Brighter green matcha indicates higher quality. Expect to spend around $20–$30 for a good everyday matcha that offers vivid color and flavor.

3. Assemble the drink.

Pour the sweetened matcha into a serving glass and add ice. Slowly pour milk over the ice to preserve the layers — pouring onto the ice instead of directly onto the matcha helps maintain separation. Spoon the dalgona foam on top; its light texture will sit neatly above the milk and ice. Stir before drinking to blend flavors.

For an extra fluffy dalgona, double the dalgona ingredient amounts. The foam will be denser and more pronounced.

Iced Matcha Dalgona Tips

• Sweeten the matcha layer more than the milk layer so the drink tastes balanced.
• Ice keeps layers distinct — pour milk onto the ice to avoid mixing.
• Choose a bright green matcha for better flavor and appearance.
• Good everyday matcha usually costs around $20–$30.

Questions You May Have

Conversion Chart

TO MAKE	INSTANT COFFEE	SUGAR	HOT WATER
Regular Dalgona Coffee	1 tablespoon	1 tablespoon	1 tablespoon
Fluffy Dalgona Coffee	1 tablespoon	1 tablespoon	2 tablespoons
Extra Fluffy Dalgona Coffee	2 tablespoons	2 tablespoons	4 tablespoons

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