What Makes Our Dirty Latte Special

Our dirty latte is more than just milk and espresso — it’s a carefully crafted experience that highlights contrast, precision, and quality in every sip.

We start with frozen distilled milk, a key element that sets our dirty latte apart. Distilled milk has a cleaner, purer taste, allowing the natural sweetness of the milk to shine without overpowering the coffee. Freezing it creates a slow-melting base, giving the drink an extra creamy texture while keeping it cold and refreshing. As the milk melts gradually, the flavour evolves from light and milky to rich and bold, making every sip different from the last.

The espresso is pulled using specialty-grade beans roasted exclusively for RumahKopi38, ensuring a flavour profile that matches our vision. These beans are custom-roasted by The Us Micro, focusing on balance, clarity, and depth. The roast brings out natural sweetness, subtle acidity, and a smooth body — strong enough to cut through the cold milk without becoming harsh.

When the hot espresso is poured directly over the frozen milk, it creates the signature “dirty” effect — a beautiful contrast of temperatures, colours, and flavours. You’ll taste the espresso first: bold, aromatic, and intense. Then the creamy milk softens the profile, revealing notes that are smooth, comforting, and well-rounded.

This dirty latte is designed for those who appreciate detail, craftsmanship, and progression in flavour. It’s not rushed, not overly sweet, and not ordinary — just a pure expression of quality ingredients, thoughtful roasting, and careful preparation, made especially for RumahKopi38.