Warm Strawberry Matcha Latte (Printable)

A comforting blend of strawberry purée, frothy matcha, and steamed milk for a relaxing drink.

# Components:

→ 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
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and water. 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels fancy enough to serve guests but takes barely longer than brewing regular tea.
  • The strawberry-matcha combination sounds unusual until you taste it, then it becomes instantly addictive.
  • It works equally well as an afternoon pick-me-up or an evening wind-down ritual.
02 -
  • If you try to whisk matcha with boiling water straight from the kettle, you'll end up with something bitter and slightly unpleasant—the temperature really does make a difference, even if it seems finicky.
  • The strawberry purée can be made hours ahead and refrigerated, which means you can have this drink ready in two minutes on an exhausting evening.
03 -
  • If you don't have a milk frother, fill a clean jar halfway with warm milk, screw the lid on tight, and shake vigorously for about a minute—you'll get surprisingly good foam.
  • The 80°C water temperature matters, but if you don't have a thermometer, let boiling water cool for about two minutes before whisking the matcha.
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