Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha
If you love rich, dessert-inspired matcha drinks, this Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha is a beautiful recipe to try at home. It combines smooth ceremonial grade matcha with creamy pistachio milk and a thick chocolate cold foam for a layered drink that feels indulgent, nutty, and café-worthy. Finished with crushed pistachios and a drizzle of chocolate sauce, it is perfect for anyone who enjoys a luxurious matcha twist.
Ingredients
For the matcha base
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2 tsp ceremonial grade matcha powder
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2 oz (60 ml) warm water
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8 oz (240 ml) milk, oat or dairy
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1 tbsp pistachio paste, unsweetened
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Ice
For the chocolate cold foam
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3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
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2 tbsp milk
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1 tbsp chocolate syrup
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High-quality cocoa powder
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A tiny pinch of sea salt
Optional garnish
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Crushed toasted pistachios
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A drizzle of chocolate sauce
Instructions
1. Prepare the matcha
Whisk the matcha powder with warm water until smooth.
2. Make the pistachio milk base
In a serving glass, stir the pistachio paste with the milk until fully incorporated.
3. Make the chocolate cold foam
In a small container, combine the heavy whipping cream, milk, chocolate syrup or cocoa powder, and a tiny pinch of sea salt. Use an electric milk frother to whip for 15 to 20 seconds until thick and creamy.
4. Assemble the drink
Fill the glass with ice, pour in the pistachio milk mixture, then slowly pour the matcha on top.
5. Finish and serve
Top with the chocolate cold foam, then garnish with crushed pistachios and a drizzle of chocolate sauce if desired.
Pro Tip
For the best flavor, use pure pistachio paste made from 100% pistachios rather than a sweetened pistachio spread. This gives the drink a deeper nutty taste and a more refined dessert-style finish.