Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte (Printable)

Layered iced drink with sweet strawberry puree, creamy milk, and earthy matcha green tea.

# What You'll 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 at 175°F
06 - 2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup

→ Milk Layer

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

→ Assembly

09 - 1 cup ice cubes
10 - Sliced fresh strawberries for garnish

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Combine hulled strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in blender. Process until completely smooth. Strain through fine mesh sieve if a silkier texture is preferred.
02 - Whisk matcha powder with hot water in small bowl until fully dissolved and frothy. Incorporate honey or agave syrup and stir until fully integrated.
03 - Distribute 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 the back of a spoon to maintain distinct layering.
04 - Garnish with sliced strawberries. Serve immediately. Stir thoroughly before drinking to blend flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whole thing comes together in 10 minutes flat, which means you can actually make café-quality drinks at home without the guilt.
  • It tastes genuinely refreshing and not overly sweet, with that earthy matcha balancing the strawberry brightness perfectly.
  • Those gorgeous color layers are your secret weapon for making any morning feel a little more special.
02 -
  • That distinct layering trick only works if you pour things in the exact right order and do the matcha over a spoon, otherwise you end up with muddy colors instead of an Instagram-worthy drink.
  • Matcha that sits too long before drinking can get bitter and separate, so make these drinks right before you want to drink them, not hours ahead.
03 -
  • Chill your milk in the fridge for a few minutes before using it so the whole drink stays cold and refreshing without needing excessive ice.
  • If you're making these for multiple people, prepare all your components ahead of time and assemble them right before serving so everyone gets the full layered experience.
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