Fruity, creamy and beautifully layered, strawberry matcha latte is made for warm days. Strawberries provide sweetness, cold milk softens the drink and matcha adds its distinct gently bitter flavour.
At a glance
- Time: 5 minutes
- Difficulty: easy
- Taste: fruity, creamy and lightly bitter
- Tip: stir before drinking
Ingredients
- 80 g ripe strawberries
- 1–2 tsp sugar, honey or syrup, to taste
- 2 g matcha, about 1 level tsp
- 50 ml water at roughly 70–80°C
- 180 ml cold milk or plant drink
- 100–120 g ice cubes
- tapioca pearls or popping boba
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- coconut milk for a tropical version
Method
- Make the strawberry baseChop the strawberries and mash them with the sweetener in the glass. Blend briefly for a smooth layer.
- Sift the matchaSift matcha into a small bowl to remove lumps.
- Whisk the matchaAdd the warm—not boiling—water and whisk vigorously for about 20 seconds.
- Build the glassAdd ice over the strawberries, then slowly pour in the cold milk.
- Add the matchaPour it gently over the back of a spoon. Take the photo, then stir well before drinking.
Tips and variations
- How to keep the layers visible: Mash the strawberries into a reasonably thick base.
- How to keep the layers visible: Use plenty of ice.
- How to keep the layers visible: Pour the milk slowly.
- How to keep the layers visible: Add the matcha last over the back of a spoon.
- Variations: Strawberry boba matcha: put cooked tapioca or popping boba in the glass first.
- Variations: Coconut matcha: replace part of the milk with coconut milk.
- Variations: Less sweet: use very ripe berries and skip added sweetener.
- Variations: Frozen strawberries: thaw fully and use the released juice.
- Boiling water can make matcha unnecessarily bitter. Around 70–80°C works well here. About 2 g is enough for one large glass.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my matcha lumpy?
Sift it first and whisk it with a small amount of warm water before adding it to the glass.
Why do the layers mix immediately?
Too little ice or a thin strawberry base allows the liquids to blend quickly. It still tastes good.
Can I prepare it in advance?
The strawberry base can be chilled for a few hours. Add matcha and ice immediately before serving.
