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Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
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The latte combines two parts, strawberry milk made with a homemade strawberry syrup mixed with whole milk, and matcha over ice. I strain the strawberry syrup rather than leaving chunks of the berries so it easily fits through a straw. The quick additional step is worth it! Once the strawberry syrup is made it can be stored, refrigerated for up to 1 months, for easy preparations. I love the layered look of this drink and it’s a great combination of fruity and refreshing for an afternoon pick me up on a hot day.
Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
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Key Ingredients in This Recipe
- Matcha – Matcha is a powdered green tea with an earthy and slightly bitter flavor. Look for ceremonial matcha, as it’s the best option for whisking with water and enjoying it as tea or a tea latte. I like this one.
- Strawberries – Chopped fresh strawberries are macerated in sugar. This softens them and draws out the water. The mixture is simmered and strained to create a simple syrup.
- Sugar – For most homemade simple syrups you use equal parts granulated water and sugar, but I use less in this recipe to account for the liquid in the strawberries.
- Milk – While I use whole milk for a richer consistency, you can swap it for your favorite non-dairy alternative.
How to Make an Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
Step 1: Macerate strawberries.
Add chopped strawberries to a small saucepan. Add sugar and stir to combine, then let sit for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Make strawberry syrup.
Add ½ cup (115g) water then bring the strawberry mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 3: Strain syrup.
Strain the syrup, reserving the solids for another use (on toast or over oatmeal). Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 month.
Step 4: Whisk matcha.
In a small mixing bowl combine ½ cup (115g) room temperature water and the matcha powder. Whisk vigorously until frothy. In another small bowl whisk together the milk with strawberry syrup.
Step 5: Assemble and serve.
Fill a glass with ice and add the strawberry milk. Pour the matcha over the top and serve immediately.
Tips and Tricks for This Recipe
Swaps and substitutions
- Substitute the whole milk with your favorite non-dairy milk such as oat milk or nut milks like pistachio milk.
- The strawberries can also be swapped for another berry like blueberries or raspberries. Be sure to strain the seeds from the simple syrup before use.
- In a pinch you can swap the homemade strawberry syrup for a store-bought strawberry puree or even a jam thinned with a bit of water.
- Add an additional tablespoon of the strawberry syrup to adjust the sweetness if you prefer drinks on the sweeter side.
How to make this blended
You can mix the components with ice individually in a blender then swirl them for a more aesthetically pleasing presentation in a glass or blend them together with ice for quicker serving,
Other Recipes to Try
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Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
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Ingredients:
For the strawberry syrup:
- 8 large strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
For the iced matcha latte:
- ½ cup room temperature water
- 1 teaspoon ceremonial grade matcha powder
- ½ cup whole milk (or favorite non-dairy alternative)
- 2 tablespoons strawberry syrup
Instructions:
For the strawberry syrup:
- Add chopped strawberries to a small saucepan. Add sugar and stir to combine, then let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add ½ cup (115g) water then bring the strawberry mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Strain the syrup, reserving the solids for another use (on toast or over oatmeal). Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 month.
For the iced matcha latte:
- In a small mixing bowl combine ½ cup (115g) room temperature water and the matcha powder. Whisk vigorously until frothy.
- In another small bowl whisk together the milk with strawberry syrup.
- Fill a glass with ice and add the strawberry milk. Pour the matcha over the top and serve immediately.
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Delicious and refreshing for summer. I don’t like matcha by itself, so the splash of strawberry is the perfect addition.
So good!!!
So happy to hear it!!