Warm Strawberry Matcha Latte (Printable)

A soothing blend of sweet strawberries and fresh matcha combined with warm milk for cozy moments.

# What You Need:

→ Strawberry Purée

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon water

→ Matcha Latte

04 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
05 - 2 tablespoons hot water at 175°F
06 - 2 cups milk, dairy or plant-based such as oat or almond
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, optional to taste

# Directions:

01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries are soft and syrupy. Mash lightly with a fork or blend until smooth. Set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water using a bamboo whisk or small regular whisk until smooth and frothy.
03 - Heat milk in a saucepan or microwave until steaming but not boiling. Froth using a milk frother, handheld whisk, or by shaking in a jar.
04 - Divide strawberry purée evenly between two mugs.
05 - Pour hot, frothed milk over strawberry purée in each mug.
06 - Gently pour whisked matcha over milk to create a layered effect.
07 - Sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired. Stir gently before drinking.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It feels fancy enough to make you feel like you're treating yourself, but it's honestly just ten minutes and a few ingredients standing between you and comfort.
  • The sweet-and-earthy balance works almost like a reset button on stressful days, without any of that jittery caffeine kick you might dread.
  • Once you nail the layering, you'll find yourself making it just to watch the colors bloom together in your mug.
02 -
  • If your matcha tastes weirdly bitter or chalky, the water was probably too hot; this is the most common mistake and it completely changes the flavor profile in a way that's hard to come back from.
  • Don't skip the frothing step if you can help it, because the foam is what makes this feel special and adds this silky texture that plain hot milk just doesn't quite deliver.
03 -
  • The temperature of your water for the matcha makes or breaks everything, so invest in a cheap kitchen thermometer if you don't have one—it's genuinely one of the best five dollar decisions I've made.
  • If your matcha powder tastes stale or off, it probably is; buy smaller quantities more often rather than keeping a big tin around, because it loses its brightness quickly once opened.
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