Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte (Printable)

A vibrant iced latte with sweet strawberry puree, creamy milk, and earthy matcha green tea for a refreshing boost.

# 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 - Fresh strawberry slices for garnish

# Method:

01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in blender. Process until smooth. Pass through fine mesh sieve for refined texture if preferred.
02 - Whisk matcha powder with hot water in small bowl until fully dissolved and frothy. Stir in honey or agave syrup.
03 - Divide strawberry puree between two tall glasses. Fill each glass halfway with ice cubes. Pour milk evenly over ice and puree. Slowly pour matcha mixture over back of spoon to create distinct layers.
04 - Top with fresh strawberry slices if desired. Stir before drinking to blend flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's Instagram-worthy without being complicated, which means you can actually impress people without stress.
  • The earthy matcha plays beautifully against sweet strawberry, creating a flavor balance that feels almost sophisticated but tastes like pure summer.
  • Ready in 10 minutes flat, making it perfect for those mornings when you want café quality but zero café prices.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—if your matcha water is too hot, the powder tastes bitter and metallic instead of grassy and smooth, which completely changes the drink's personality.
  • Pouring the matcha over a spoon isn't fancy nonsense; it's actually the only way the layers stay separate instead of all blending into an unappealing brown sludge.
03 -
  • Cold glasses make a real difference; pop your glasses in the freezer for five minutes before assembling so the drink stays perfectly chilled and the layers hold longer.
  • If your matcha tastes grassy or bitter, your water was probably too hot or your matcha is old—ceremonial-grade matcha from a reliable source transforms the entire experience.
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