Description
Strawberry Matcha Latte is a refreshing layered iced drink made with sweet strawberries, creamy milk, and smooth matcha. This easy 10-minute recipe creates a café-style drink at home with a perfect balance of fruity and earthy flavors.
Ingredients
¼ cup strawberry sauce or 2 tbsp strawberry jam or ½ cup fresh strawberries with 1–2 tbsp sugar
Ice
½ cup milk or non-dairy milk
¼ cup hot water (about 175°F)
1–2 tsp matcha powder (sifted)
Instructions
1. If using fresh strawberries, mash them with sugar and let sit for 5 minutes until juicy
2. Add strawberry mixture or jam to the bottom of a glass
3. Add ice over the strawberry layer
4. Slowly pour milk over the ice to keep layers separate
5. Whisk sifted matcha with hot water until smooth and slightly frothy
6. Gently pour matcha over the milk to create layers
7. Stir before drinking and serve immediately
Notes
Adjust matcha amount based on your taste preference
Use less sugar if strawberries are naturally sweet
Pour liquids slowly over a spoon for clean layers
Warm matcha helps create distinct layers
Best enjoyed immediately after preparation
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks Recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 331
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 77 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g