Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte (Printable)

Layered iced drink with sweet strawberry puree, earthy matcha, and creamy vanilla topping for a refreshing treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Strawberry Layer

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons water
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Matcha Layer

05 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
06 - 1/4 cup hot water, approximately 175°F

→ Vanilla Sweet Cream

07 - 1/2 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
08 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
09 - 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract plus 1 tablespoon simple syrup

→ Assembly

10 - 1 cup ice cubes
11 - Fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring and mashing until strawberries soften and become syrupy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool, then blend or mash until smooth consistency is achieved. Set aside.
02 - Sift matcha powder into a bowl. Add hot water and whisk vigorously using a bamboo whisk or milk frother until the mixture becomes smooth and frothy.
03 - In a small pitcher, whisk together milk, cream, and vanilla syrup until fully combined.
04 - Divide strawberry puree equally between two large glasses. Add ice cubes to each glass. Slowly pour vanilla sweet cream over the ice. Gently pour matcha over the cream to create distinct layers.
05 - Top with sliced strawberries if desired. Stir before drinking to combine layers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The layers actually stay separated if you pour slowly, which feels like a small magic trick every single time.
  • It's refreshing enough for hot days but elegant enough to serve when people visit.
  • You can adjust the sweetness completely based on your mood and what you have in the fridge.
02 -
  • The temperature of your water for matcha really does matter—boiling water makes it taste bitter and slightly burnt, so use around 80°C if you can, or just let boiled water cool for a minute.
  • Sifting the matcha powder saves you from ending up with chalky bits that refuse to dissolve, which I learned the hard way and now never skip.
03 -
  • Use a milk frother if you have one—it creates tiny bubbles in the cream layer that look stunning when layered and make the drink feel more luxe.
  • Taste your strawberry puree before assembly and adjust sweetness to your preference; some strawberries are naturally sweeter than others, so trust your own mouth.
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