Description
This Strawberry Matcha Latte combines sweet strawberry purée, creamy milk, and vibrant matcha for a café-worthy drink you can make at home. It’s customizable, energizing, and absolutely delightful to sip.
Ingredients
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½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries
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1–2 tsp sugar, honey, or maple syrup (to taste)
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½ cup milk of choice (whole, oat, almond, or coconut)
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1 tsp matcha powder
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¼ cup hot water (about 175°F / 80°C)
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Ice (for iced version)
Optional garnish: fresh strawberry, a sprinkle of matcha powder, whipped cream
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Strawberry Purée
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Blend strawberries with sweetener until smooth.
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Optional: strain through a fine mesh for a silky texture.
Step 2: Prepare the Base
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For iced: Fill a glass with ice. Pour the strawberry purée over the ice.
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For hot: Spoon the purée into your mug.
Step 3: Add Milk
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Pour milk gently over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
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For hot latte: warm the milk first and froth if desired.
Step 4: Whisk the Matcha
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Sift matcha powder into a small cup or bowl.
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Add hot water (not boiling) and whisk until smooth and frothy.
Step 5: Layer Matcha
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Slowly pour matcha over the milk (use the spoon trick for layering).
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Optional: top with whipped cream, a drizzle of strawberry purée, or a sprinkle of matcha powder.
Step 6: Enjoy!
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Stir before drinking to blend the flavors, or sip the layered version for visual delight.
Notes
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Avoid clumps: Always sift your matcha powder and whisk well.
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Perfect layers: Use thick strawberry purée, pour slowly, and keep temperatures consistent.
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Prep ahead: Make strawberry purée in bulk; refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze in ice cube trays.
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Adjust sweetness: Balance matcha bitterness with more or less sweetener.