Description
This refreshing strawberry matcha latte is the perfect blend of sweet berries and earthy matcha, layered with creamy milk and ready in just 5 minutes. Whether served hot or iced, it’s an easy, energizing treat you can whip up at home with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Essentials:
- 3/4 cup milk or plant-based milk (almond, oat, coconut, or whole milk)
- 4 medium strawberries (stems removed)
- 2.5 tablespoons white granulated sugar, honey, or maple syrup
- 1/5 teaspoon matcha powder
- 4 tablespoons boiling hot water
- 8 ice cubes (optional, for iced version)
Optional Add-Ons:
- A drop of vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Substitutions and Shortcuts:
- Use frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable
- Green tea powder as a matcha alternative (note: flavor will vary)
- Half and half for a creamier texture
- Adjust sweetener to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: In a tall glass, combine hulled strawberries and sweetener. Muddle or blend until a puree forms.
- Add Ice (Optional): If making an iced latte, add ice over the strawberry layer.
- Pour Milk: Slowly pour your milk of choice over the ice and strawberry puree. Enjoy the visual layering!
- Prepare Matcha: Sift 1/5 tsp matcha into a bowl, add 4 tbsp hot water, and whisk until frothy using a whisk or frother.
- Assemble the Latte: Gently pour the prepared matcha over the milk layer. Stir slightly to combine or leave layered for presentation.
- Top and Enjoy: Add whipped cream or a drop of vanilla extract if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Layered drinks are great for presentation, but feel free to mix thoroughly before drinking.
- Make it your own by adjusting sweetness and matcha intensity.
- Perfect for warm days or as a fun alternative to your morning coffee.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: undefined
Keywords: strawberry matcha latte, iced matcha latte, 5-minute drink, matcha recipes, homemade latte, fruit latte, plant-based drink