Strawberry Matcha Latte

Scooping matcha latte into a cup full of strawberry puree.

5 from 2 votes

This easy Strawberry Matcha Latte is the perfect delicious drink for summer! (Starbucks copycat) I also show you how to create a layered effect in the drink and how to make matcha if you don't have a bamboo whisk.

Prep Time2

Cook Time10

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: American, Fusion, Japanese

Servings: cup

Calories: 211kcal

Author: Zen

Equipment

Bowl and fork/ potato masher Substitute: blender or food processor
Matcha whisk and small bowl Substitute: mason jar or milk frother

Ingredients

1 Cup Strawberries About 4-5 strawberries, depending on size. Fresh and frozen work. (Thaw the frozen ones before using.) In a pinch, you can use strawberry jam but, for best results, mix with fresh strawberries. (If you use jam, you'll need to reduce the sugar.) Save 1-2 strawberries as garnish (i.e. don't puree them.)
2 teaspoon White sugar Or to taste. The amount will really depend on how ripe the strawberries are! Substitute: honey, maple syrup, matcha syrup
2 teaspoon Matcha powder Optional: dissolved in 3 Tablespoons of hot water IF making the 3-layered version. For the 2-layered version, you do not need the water. Ceremonial tastes best but culinary is cheaper. If really on a budget, go for green tea powder but the green layer will be duller.
¾ Cup Whole fat milk Starbucks uses 2%. You can also choose a vegan milk of choice like coconut milk.
1 teaspoon Freeze-fried strawberries Optional Garnish
Ice Optional, for iced strawberry matcha latte

Instructions

Make strawberry puree

You can use a fork, a potato masher or even a blender/ food processor (makes sense if you're doing a large batch.)
Note: you can blend the berries finely into a smooth puree but I prefer a more chunky texture in mine so I leave bits of fruit in. (You'll need a spoon or thick straw to eat them!)
Scoop the mashed strawberries into a cup.

Make Matcha Tea

For 2 layers (green and pink)/ Easy way: For 2 layers, we combine the matcha and milk directly.
If you don't have a matcha whisk, you can shake the matcha powder with the milk in an airtight container.
Alternatively, use a milk frother.
For 3 layers (green, pink, white)/ Traditional way: For 3 layers, we combine the matcha with water and add the milk toe the strawberries separately.
Whisk the matcha and hot water in a small bowl. (Or use a frother.)
Note: Do not use boiling water or the matcha tea will be bitter.

ASSEMBLE THE DRINK

For 2 layers: Pour or scoop the matcha milk over the pureed strawberries till the cup is filled.
For 3 layers: Pour milk or heavy cream on top of the strawberries, followed by the matcha. (Pour the matcha over a the back of a spoon for more distinct pretty layers.)
Optional: garnish with freeze dried strawberry bits on top.
Tip: use a tall glass if you want to see distinct layers.

Notes

Note: the nutritional information is an estimate automatically calculated using the WPRM recipe maker and I am not responsible for its accuracy.

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