Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte (Print Version)

A layered blend of strawberry puree, milk, and matcha for a refreshing and visually appealing iced drink.

# 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 (175°F)
06 - 2 teaspoons honey or agave syrup

→ Milk Layer

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

→ Assembly

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine hulled strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through fine mesh sieve for refined texture if preferred.
02 - Whisk matcha powder with hot water in a small bowl until fully dissolved and frothy. Stir in honey or agave syrup to combine.
03 - Divide 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 create distinct layers.
04 - Top with sliced strawberries if desired. Stir before drinking to blend flavors thoroughly.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's visually stunning enough to make you feel like you're treating yourself to something special, except you spent five minutes in your own kitchen.
  • The combination of sweet strawberry, earthy matcha, and creamy milk just works without tasting overly complicated or artificial.
02 -
  • The layering magic only works if you pour the matcha slowly and let it settle; rushing it will turn your beautiful drink into a muddy green smoothie.
  • Room temperature milk will mix with the ice too quickly and mute your layers, so chill your milk first if you want that Instagram moment to last longer than thirty seconds.
03 -
  • If you're making this for multiple people, blend all your strawberry puree at once and portion it out as you assemble each drink, which saves time and keeps everything consistent.
  • The vanilla extract is optional, but it adds a subtle creaminess that makes people ask what the secret ingredient is—and you can choose to tell them or keep it mysterious.
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