Strawberry Matcha Latte
This Strawberry Matcha Latte is a refreshing homemade drink that combines the sweet, fruity flavour of fresh strawberries with the earthy taste of matcha green tea and creamy milk. Beautifully layered with vibrant pink strawberry puree, smooth milk, and bright green matcha, this iced latte is as eye-catching as it is delicious. It's easy to prepare with simple ingredients and makes a lovely café-style drink to enjoy at home, especially on warm days when you're craving something cool, creamy, and refreshing.
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Layer
- ½ cup 75 g fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
For the Matcha
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons warm water 75–80°C
For Assembling
- ¾ cup 180 ml cold milk
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash, remove the green tops and chop the strawberries. Add them to a blender with sugar and lemon juice. Blend until smooth to make a thick strawberry puree.
- Sift the matcha: Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl to remove any lumps.
- Whisk the matcha: Add warm water and whisk until smooth and lightly frothy.
- Add the strawberry puree: Spoon the strawberry puree into the bottom of a tall serving glass.
- Add ice: Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the milk: Slowly pour the cold milk over the ice, leaving some space at the top.
- Add the matcha: Gently pour the prepared matcha over the milk. Pouring slowly over the back of a spoon helps create beautiful layers.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with a straw. Stir before drinking to combine all the flavours.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavour.
- Frozen strawberries can also be used; thaw them before blending.
- Adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of your strawberries.
- Whole milk makes the drink creamy, while oat milk and almond milk are good alternatives.
- Avoid boiling water when preparing matcha, as it may make the drink taste bitter.
- For the prettiest layers, use cold milk and pour the matcha slowly.
- Prepare just before serving for the best flavour and appearance.