Strawberry Matcha Latte At Home In 2 Ways (Quick & Delicious!)

Ingredients

• 2 tsp Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder (bright green, smooth, no clumps; sift before use)
• 4 tbsp Hot Water (just off the boil (about 80°C))
• 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (hulled and halved; use frozen if out of season)
• 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar (adjust for sweetness)
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 pinch Salt (enhances strawberry flavor)
• 1 tbsp Honey or Agave Syrup (optional, to taste; use agave for vegan version)
• 1 cup Milk or Milk Alternative (dairy milk, oat, almond, or soy; chilled)
• 1 cup Ice Cubes (crushed or whole)
• 2 tbsp Strawberry Jam (optional quick version) (store‑bought, saves time)

Instructions

1. Wash and Hull Strawberries

   Rinse the strawberries under cold water, remove the stems, and halve them.

   Time: PT2M

2. Cook Strawberry Puree

   Place the strawberries in a small saucepan, add sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the berries break down into a thick sauce.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

3. Blend and Strain

   Transfer the hot strawberry mixture to a blender and blend until completely smooth. For an ultra‑silky texture, push the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl.

   Time: PT2M

4. Cool Puree

   Let the strawberry puree sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes, or refrigerate for 10 minutes if you’re in a hurry.

   Time: PT5M

5. Sift Matcha Powder

   Place 2 tsp of matcha powder into a small bowl and sift it through a fine mesh sieve to eliminate clumps.

   Time: PT1M

6. Whisk Matcha Concentrate

   Add 4 tbsp of hot water (≈80°C) to the sifted matcha. Using a bamboo whisk, whisk in a “W” motion for about 20 seconds until a frothy, smooth paste forms.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: hot

7. Prepare Glasses

   Fill two serving glasses halfway with ice cubes.

   Time: PT1M

8. Add Strawberry Puree

   Spoon 2–3 tbsp of the cooled strawberry puree into each glass. Sweeten with honey or agave syrup to taste, stirring gently to combine.

   Time: PT1M

9. Pour Milk

   Pour ½ cup of chilled milk or milk alternative over the ice and strawberry layer.

   Time: PT1M

10. Finish with Matcha

    Slowly pour the matcha concentrate over the milk, allowing it to swirl through. Give the drink a gentle stir to blend all layers.

    Time: PT1M

11. Optional Quick Version

    If short on time, skip steps 1‑4 and use 2 tbsp of store‑bought strawberry jam in step 8. Continue with steps 5‑10.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

25 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

2 g