Warm Strawberry Matcha Latte (Print)

A fragrant blend of strawberries and matcha creating a warm, soothing beverage perfect for winding down.

# Ingredients:

→ 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
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 soften and become 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 Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent way more time on it than you actually did, which feels like a small kitchen victory.
  • The earthiness of matcha plays beautifully against the bright sweetness of strawberries in a way that feels almost surprising.
  • It's naturally adaptable whether you're dairy-free, need gluten-free, or just want to use what's in your fridge.
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  • Water temperature matters more than you'd think—water above 80°C will make matcha taste bitter and chalky, so if you don't have a thermometer, just wait 30 seconds after boiling.
  • The layering effect only works if you pour slowly and don't stir until the very end; rushing this step will turn it into a brownish soup instead of a beautiful gradient.
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  • Make the strawberry purée ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to three days, so on nights when you're tired, you can have this drink ready in five minutes flat.
  • Invest in ceremonial grade matcha if you drink this regularly—it's noticeably smoother and less bitter than the cheaper culinary stuff, and it actually makes you look forward to making the drink.
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