Warm Strawberry Matcha Latte (Printable)

A cozy blend combining sweet strawberries and earthy matcha with steamed milk.

# What you need:

→ 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 such as oat or almond
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, optional to taste

# How to make it:

01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. 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.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent without requiring any baking skills or complicated techniques.
  • The strawberry-matcha pairing is unusual enough to feel special but familiar enough to feel safe.
  • You can make it in less time than it takes to overthink your evening plans.
02 -
  • Matcha powder clumps easily—whisking it with just a little hot water before adding the rest prevents grainy texture and teaches you patience in the best way.
  • Dont let the milk boil or it will scald and taste bitter; that gentle steam rising is your visual cue that it's ready.
03 -
  • Make the strawberry purée ahead of time and keep it in the fridge—it lasts about three days and turns an evening drink into a five-minute moment of calm.
  • If your matcha tastes bitter, it's likely because the water was too hot; aim for just below boiling, around 175 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
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