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    Strawberry Matcha Latte

    Published: Dec 4, 2021 by Katie Roux

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    Matcha Powder combined with some fruity flavors from fresh strawberry puree and creamy foam is what gives this iced Strawberry Matcha Latte its delicious and distinct flavors!

    bis mug of strawberry matcha latte on a wooden cutting board, resh strawberries in the background.

    This recipe is a healthy twist on the famous Boba Guys’ pearl milk drink. Similar to our Frozen Strawberry Milkshake (without ice cream) its made with real strawberries- no artificial flavors whatsoever!

    For more delicious latte recipes check out Oat Milk Matcha Latte or Peanut Butter Coffee.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients & Substitution Notes
    • How To Make Strawberry Matcha Latte
    • Optional Mix-Ins
    • Storage
    • FAQs
    • Other drinks to try
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • This recipe is for you if you’re into the combination of earthy, fruity and milky flavors!
    • It’s made without heavy cream and lower in sugar than most regular store-bought latte drinks.
    • It's is dairy-free, vegan and can easily be made refined sugar-free as well!
    • While a delicious homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte might be the right fit during fall season, this matcha latte makes the perfect refreshing drink on hot days! 

    Ingredients & Substitution Notes

    all ingredients needed to make strawberry matcha latte.
    • Matcha Powder: Is the key ingredient in this recipe. If you can, try using ceremonial grade It has a vibrant rich green colour and tastes slightly different from culinary grade matcha. You can read more about the different grades of matcha here. This recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of matcha but feel free to add more for an extra matcha kick. 
    • Strawberries: The strawberry puree in this latte is made from fresh strawberries. Try to use ripe strawberries as they are sweeter and more delicious in taste. You could use frozen strawberries instead but make sure to defrost them before using. Also the taste and texture might be a bit different so we would recommend choosing fresh ones over frozen ones.
    • Milk: More traditional versions of this creamy strawberry matcha latte recipe include heavy cream. This lighter version uses (plant) milk instead of half & half. It’s much lower in fat and you’ll still end up with a creamy latte. You could use regular cow’s milk or a milk replacement of choice. To keep it dairy-free you could any vegan/ plant milk of your choice such as almond milk, soy milk or even coconut milk. Make sure though that you choose a milk that froths well (usually the barista versions of the different brands). We used a barista oat milk for this recipe as its naturally sweeter than other types of plant milks and adds an additional subtle sweetness to this latte.
    • Yoghurt: Similar to the milk you could use regular yogurt or a dairy-free alternative such as soy yogurt.
    • Sweetener: This recipe uses brown sugar as a sweetener. The reason for that is that sugar when combined with fruit makes them release their natural liquids making them softer. This process is called maceration. You could choose any sweetener of choice though such as maple syrup or argave syrup to keep this refined sugar free. You could also sweeten your matcha latte with honey but make sure that it fully dissolves. Feel free to add more/ less sugar depending on the sweetness level you desire.
    • Ice Cubes: add an refreshing element and help separating the layers. For some extra flavour and creaminess, you could use ice cream instead of ice cubes.

    How To Make Strawberry Matcha Latte

    For this version of a matcha latte you'll only need 7 basic ingredients.

    Step 1: Make the strawberry puree

    Put your fresh strawberries, together with the sugar or sweetener of choice into your food processor. Pulse only for a couple of seconds or longer, depending on how smooth you like your strawberry puree.

    If you’d like to have some strawberry pieces in your latte, make sure to only pulse for a couple of seconds. If however you prefer a smoother strawberry layer, blend all the way until you end up with strawberry sauce. Keep in mind however, that the layered effect might not be the same.

    Alternatively, you could also chop the strawberries by hand. Coarsely chop them into halves. Then add them to a small bowl together with the sugar or sweetener of choice and gently mash them with the back of a fork.

    strawberries and brown sugar in a food processor.
    strawberries and brown sugar blended in a food processor

    Step 2: Prepare matcha mix

    In a medium bowl, combine matcha powder with hot water and whisk until the matcha powder is fully dissolved. It’s really important to not use boiling water! Boiling water will destroy the fragrant taste of matcha and causes it to become bitter. Matcha needs to be brewed in near-boiling water and the water temperature should not have more than 176°F (80°C).

    Ideally, you would whisk together water and matcha powder with a matcha whisk (a traditional Japanese whisk made of bamboo). This whisk helps to fully dissolve the matcha powder and also froths your matcha. Alternatively, you could use a small metal whisk or an electric frother.

    Once the matcha is dissolved, add brown sugar and yogurt for some extra sweetness and creaminess.

    matcha powder, water and sugar mixed together in a small bowl
    matcha powder, water, yoghurt and sugar mixed together in a small bowl

    Step 3: Froth milk & layer ingredients

    Froth your milk of choice.

    To assemble, start by adding a couple of tablespoons of muddled strawberries to the bottom of a serving glass.

    Next add some ice cubes. The ice will make this latte into a refreshing drink and also help form these pretty layers.

    Now it’s time to continue with the milk layer. Pour the cold foam of your frothed milk over your ice cubes. The amount will depend on personal preference.

    Finally, gently pour your matcha mix over the frothed milk. This will make the froth to go up in the cup and form a matcha layer right on top of the strawberries.

    cup ⅓ filled with blended strawberry puree
    cup filled with blended strawberry puree and ice cubes on top
    cup filled with blended strawberry puree, ice cubes and a layer of foamed milk
    matcha latte with strawberry puree layered at the bottom, followed by milk foam and matcha

    Optional Mix-Ins

    • Boba Pearls: These chewy tapioca pearls can be bought in specific tea shops or even made at home.
    • Other Fruit: This matcha latte would go well other types of fresh fruit. Try blueberries, raspberries or mango for instance.
    • Ice Cream: If you feel a bit more adventurous, try replacing the ice cubes with your ice cream of choice. It will result in a slightly different taste but might be worth a try!
    • Plant Based Whipped Cream: Instead of frothed milk you could try our vegan whipped cream!

    Storage

    The marcerated strawberries keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure to keep them in an airtight container. Everything else we would recommend making from scratch.

    bis mug of strawberry matcha latte on a wooden cutting board, resh strawberries in the background

    FAQs

    What is bubble tea (“boba”)?

    Bubble tea is a drink which originated in Taiwan but has long made its way to America and the rest of the world. It usually consists of a combination of black or green tea (such as matcha), milk (for a creamy texture) and “boba” (pearls made from tapioca starch). It’s taste and sweetness use comes  from a variety of syrups and/or fresh fruit.   You can read more about the bubble tea's history and flavours here. This matcha latte recipe was inspired by the famous Strawberry Matcha Latte from Boba Guys- a tea shop based in San Francisco.

    What is matcha tea?

    Matcha is green tea powder made from green tea leaves. Matcha tea is made when this powder gets dissolved in water. It’s different than regular tea, where the tea leaves are infused in water. Matcha drinks have become all the rave in recent years because of its distinct taste as well as nutritional benefits.

    Is matcha latte healthy?

    Matcha powder itself contains a variety of vitamins and antioxidants. If a matcha drink is healthy depends on the other ingredients included in the drink. Ingredients to look out for would be unhealthy artificial sweeteners, heavy cream or other sugary additions.

    Is matcha healthier than coffee?

    Matcha, like other green teas contain a high amount of antioxidants called catechins. They have been linked to a number of health effects on the body such as prevent heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It’s hard to say which one is healthier, coffee and matcha individually are associated with different health benefits. 

    How to prepare matcha?

    The traditional Japanese of preparing matcha is to whisk it in hot water with a matcha whisk until it slightly froths and all lumps are gone. Matcha powder always has to be fully dissolved. If you don’t have a bamboo whisk simply use an electric (hand) frother or a small metal whisk. It might be a bit more of a non-traditional way of preparing it but it also works just fine.

    What can I use to sweeten matcha latte?

    Any sweetener of choice that easily dissolves in water would work. Example would be different kinds of syrups, granulated sugar (white or brown), honey or sugar substitutes like stevia.

    Does matcha have caffeine?

    Yes, matcha contains caffeine. But because of its composition, it’s said to give a calmer, more sustained energy as opposed to coffee which is often associated with an instant boost that can be on the jittery side. A ½ teaspoon of powdered matcha has about 20-30 mg of caffeine wheres a 8-ounce cup of coffee has around 95mg of caffeine.

    What milk goes best with matcha latte?

    You could use regular cow’s milk or a milk alternative such as soy milk, almond milk or oat milk. The most important thing though is that it froths well. When choosing a plant milk we highly recommend using the “barista” version of the specific brand to ensure that you end up with a nice froth.

    Can you make this recipe ahead of time?

    You could make the strawberries ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Everything else, we would recommend making from scratch.

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    bis mug of strawberry matcha latte on a wooden cutting board, resh strawberries in the background

    Strawberry Matcha Latte

    Author: Katie Roux
    This refreshing strawberry matcha latte is a healthy version of boba guys version of this drink. It’s highly customizable and can easily be made dairy-free, vegan or refined sugar-free.
    If you love this recipe as much as we do, click on the 5-stars below!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Asian
    Servings: 1
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    Ingredients

    Strawberry Puree

    • ½ cup (70 g) fresh strawberries
    • 1 tsp (1 teaspoon) brown sugar (or sub 2 tablespoon maple syrup)*see notes

    Matcha Mix

    • 1 teaspoon matcha powder
    • ¼ cup (60 ml) hot water
    • 1 tbsp (1 tablespoon) plain yoghurt of choice
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar (or sub 2 tablespoon maple syrup)*see notes

    Milk

    • ½ cup (115 ml) frothed milk of choice (whole milk/ plant milks)
    You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

    Instructions

    • Cut strawberries either in a foodprocessor or by hand.
      Put your fresh strawberries, together with the sugar or sweetener of choice into your food processor. If you like a chewier texture and some strawberry pieces in your latte, make sure to only pulse for a couple of seconds. If you prefer your strawberries to have more of a smooth syrup like texture, blend all the way until smooth. Please note that you might not end up with clean layers though.
    • Add matcha powder and hot water to a separate bowl and whisk vigorously until fully dissolved and slightly frothy. You could use a traditional matcha (bamboo)whisk, a small metal whisk or a milk frother.
    • Cold froth your milk of choice.
    • To assemble, start by adding a couple of tablespoons of strawberry puree to the bottom of your glass. .
    • Next add some ice cubes. Continue with the milk layer. Pour the cold foam of your frothed milk over the ice cubes
    • Finally, gently pour the matcha mix over the frothed milk. This will make the froth go up in the cup and form a matcha layer right on top of the strawberries.

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    Notes

    • Matcha: Go for ceremonial grade if possible. Feel free to add a bigger scoop of matcha powder for some extra matcha kick.  
    • Strawberry Texture: Alternatively, you could also chop the strawberries by hand. Coarsely chop them into halves. Then add them to a small bowl together with the sugar or sweetener of choice and gently mash them with the back of a fork until you reach desired consistency. Keep in mind, that the layering might not work as well with strawberry sauce as it would with strawberry puree. Can be stored up to 3 days in the fridge.
    • Milk: You can use any milk of choice, however make sure that it froths well. When choosing a dairy-free milk try to opt for the “barista” versions such as a Oatly’s oat drink barista edition. They usually froth very well compared to regular plant milks. Other than that,  soy milk usually also froths well.
    • Sweetener: You will need some sort of sweetener to counteract the bitter taste of the matcha. Instead of granulated sugar you could use maple syrup/ agave nectar or honey.
    • Ice Cubes: They make this drink even more refreshing as well as help with the layering effect. For some extra flavour and creaminess, you could use ice cream instead of ice cubes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg
    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.
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