Warm Strawberry Matcha Latte (Printer Friendly)

A cozy blend of sweet strawberries with earthy matcha in a warm, fragrant beverage ideal for relaxation.

# What You Need:

→ Strawberry Purée

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon water

→ Matcha Latte

04 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
05 - 2 tablespoons hot water at 175°F
06 - 2 cups milk, dairy or plant-based such as oat or almond
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, optional to taste

# Directions:

01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries are soft and syrupy. Mash lightly with a fork or blend until smooth. Set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water using a bamboo whisk or small regular whisk until smooth and frothy.
03 - Heat the milk in a saucepan or microwave until steaming but not boiling. Froth using a milk frother, handheld whisk, or by shaking in a jar.
04 - Divide the strawberry purée evenly between two mugs.
05 - Pour the hot, frothed milk over the strawberry purée in each mug.
06 - Gently pour the whisked matcha over the milk to create a layered effect.
07 - Sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired. Stir gently before drinking.

# Pro Advice:

01 -
  • The strawberry layer adds a whisper of natural sweetness without overpowering the earthy matcha whisper.
  • It comes together in barely 15 minutes, making it perfect for those evenings when you want something special without the fuss.
  • The visual layers feel like you've done something fancy even though you're just pouring drinks in your kitchen.
02 -
  • Water temperature for matcha matters in ways that seem fussy until you taste the difference between properly whisked matcha and scorched matcha, then you understand why people care so much about this small detail.
  • The strawberry purée needs to cool slightly before you add the hot milk, or it'll seize up and separate instead of creating that dreamy layered effect that makes this drink feel special.
03 -
  • Buy matcha in small quantities and store it in an airtight container away from light and heat, because it degrades quickly and loses that bright green color and fresh flavor.
  • If you don't have a whisk, a fork works surprisingly well for matcha, and your hand might get a little tired but the results are nearly identical.
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