Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte (Printable)

A chilled layered drink combining strawberry puree, creamy milk, and matcha for a refreshing taste.

# What You Need:

→ Strawberry Puree

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Matcha Layer

04 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
05 - 1/4 cup hot water (175°F)
06 - 2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup

→ Milk Layer

07 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Assembly

09 - 1 cup ice cubes
10 - Fresh strawberry slices for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Combine hulled strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through fine mesh sieve for refined texture if desired.
02 - Whisk matcha powder with 1/4 cup hot water in small bowl until fully dissolved and frothy. Stir in honey or agave syrup until incorporated.
03 - Divide strawberry puree evenly between two tall glasses. Fill each glass halfway with ice cubes. Pour milk over ice and puree. Slowly pour matcha mixture over back of spoon to create distinct layers.
04 - Top with fresh strawberry slices if desired. Stir thoroughly before consuming to integrate flavors.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy café drink but takes only 10 minutes and costs a fraction of what you'd spend ordering it.
  • The layering trick makes you feel like a barista, even if you're still in your pajamas.
  • It's naturally sweet from real fruit, so you're not relying on mysterious syrups to get that delicious flavor.
02 -
  • Don't skip the fine mesh sieve for the strawberry puree if you want that smooth café texture; otherwise you're drinking pulp.
  • The water temperature for matcha is genuinely important—boiling water burns the powder and makes it taste like bitter grass instead of nutty and smooth.
  • The layering effect only lasts maybe 10 minutes before everything mingles together, so serve immediately if visual impact matters to you.
03 -
  • Use a matcha whisk if you have one; it's specifically designed for whisking powder smoothly and makes the whole process feel ceremonial rather than messy.
  • If your matcha starts tasting bitter or your strawberry puree tastes one-dimensional, you're likely using water that's too hot or skipping the lemon juice—both are worth double-checking.
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