Strawberry Matcha Latte - Creamy Iced or Hot Delight
Strawberry Matcha
Sweet strawberry and earthy matcha blended into a creamy latte, served hot or iced.
Nutrition (per serving)
This Strawberry Matcha Latte is one of my favorite springtime treats — a gentle, floral matcha balanced by sweet, bright strawberry. It’s creamy, simple to make, and looks beautiful layered in a glass, which always feels a little special whether you’re making it for yourself or guests.
Make it iced for a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up or warm it up on chilly mornings. The recipe is flexible: swap sweeteners, use any milk you like, and adjust the matcha strength until it sings for you.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries, hulled:1 cup
- Matcha powder (ceremonial or culinary):2 tsp
- Hot water (for dissolving matcha):2 tbsp
- Milk (dairy or plant-based):2 cups
- Sweetener (honey, agave, or simple syrup):2 tbsp
- Fresh lemon juice:1 tsp
- Vanilla extract:1 tsp
- Ice (for iced version):1 to 2 cups
- Pinch of fine sea salt:1 pinch
- Optional: whipped cream or sliced strawberries for garnish:to taste
Instructions
-
Make the strawberry puree: place hulled strawberries, 1 tbsp of the sweetener, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until mostly smooth. Taste and add up to 1 tbsp more sweetener if desired. Chill if making iced.
-
Dissolve the matcha: sift matcha into a small bowl, add hot water, and whisk briskly in an M motion with a bamboo whisk or small regular whisk until frothy and lump-free.
-
For iced lattes: divide ice between two glasses and spoon 2 to 3 tbsp strawberry puree into the bottom of each glass (more for a pinker drink).
-
Pour 1 cup milk into each glass over the ice and strawberry puree. Stir gently if you want a blended pink latte, or keep layers by pouring slowly.
-
Top with matcha: gently pour the dissolved matcha over the back of a spoon into each glass to create a green layer, or stir it into the milk for an even green-pink color.
-
For hot lattes: gently warm the milk (do not boil). Heat the strawberry puree slightly if you like it warm, then whisk together warm milk, strawberry puree, and the dissolved matcha until combined and frothy. Sweeten to taste.
-
Garnish with sliced strawberries, a light dusting of matcha, or a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.
-
Adjust sweetness and matcha intensity to your taste; start lighter and add more if you prefer a stronger green tea flavor.
Tips & Notes
- Use a small mesh sieve when sifting matcha to prevent clumps for a silky texture.
- If you like a smoother strawberry layer, strain the puree through a fine sieve to remove seeds.
- For creamier texture, use half-and-half or oat milk; for a frothier hot latte, heat and froth the milk before combining.
- Make simple strawberry syrup in advance (equal parts sugar and water simmered with strawberries) to speed up morning prep.
