Refreshing Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte (Easy Recipe)
This Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte is the perfect blend of earthy matcha, sweet strawberries, and creamy milk - all with no refined sugar! Packed with antioxidants and natural energy from matcha green tea, this layered iced latte is beautiful and healthy.
Servings 2
Equipment
- 1 Small Saucepan
- 1 large metal whisk for mashing strawberries
- 1 small metal whisk, bamboo whisk, or hand frother for mixing matcha
- 1 small cup for mixing matcha
- 2 16 oz serving cups (preferably glass)
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb strawberries (fresh or frozen) (if using fresh, you will also need 1/4 cup of water)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 to 2 teaspoons high quality matcha powder (amount depends on desired strength)
- 1/2 cup filtered water (preferably room temperature)
- 1 1/5 cups whole milk
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Puree
- Add strawberries and maple syrup to a small saucepan (if using fresh strawberries, add 1/4 of water).
- Heat strawberry mixture on the stove on medium, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries have begun to soften.
- Mash the strawberries with a whisk and allow to come to a simmer.
- Reduce to medium low heat and cook for 10 to15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Once strawberries have a thick sauce-like consistency and a fragrant berry small, remove from the heat and allow to come to room temperature (place in the fridge or freezer to speed this up).
- Blend strawberries in a high speed blender or food processor until smooth.
Make the Matcha
- Add matcha and water to a small cup and combine well with a whisk or handheld electric frother until there are no clumps.
Make the Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
- Distribute strawberry sauce evenly to the bottom of each serving cup.
- Distribute milk evenly in a distinct second layer to each serving cup.
- Gently add ice cubes to each serving cup.
- Carefully distribute matcha mixture to each serving cup, for a the third layer.
- Serve with straws and admire the beautiful layers as you sip.
- Enjoy!