Warm Strawberry Matcha Latte (Printable)

Comforting blend of sweet strawberries and earthy matcha for cozy, relaxing moments.

# What You’ll Use:

→ 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

# How-To:

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 at 175°F 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 tastes like a café indulgence but takes just 15 minutes and uses ingredients you probably have at home.
  • The strawberry-matcha combination is unexpectedly sophisticated, earning you compliments when you make it for guests.
  • It works beautifully whether you're cozy solo or sharing a moment with someone you care about.
02 -
  • Matcha whisks best with water around 80°C (175°F)—boiling water turns it bitter and burnt-tasting, which I learned the hard way on my second attempt.
  • If you don't have a whisk, a fork or even the back of a spoon works for breaking up lumps; the froth won't be as perfect, but the flavor will still be lovely and you'll barely notice the difference.
03 -
  • Make the strawberry purée ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to three days, letting you assemble this drink in minutes whenever the mood strikes.
  • Invest in a small bamboo matcha whisk if you find yourself making this regularly—it transforms the whisking from frustrating to meditative, and the froth comes together so much more easily.
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