Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder (high-quality, finely ground)
- ½ cup fresh strawberries (washed and hulled)
- ¾ cup milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, or coconut milk)
- Optional sweetener: honey, maple syrup, or agave (to taste)
- Optional ice cubes (for iced version)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Puree: Wash and hull ½ cup of fresh strawberries. Blend them into a smooth puree using a food processor or blender, creating the sweet and fresh base of your latte.
- Whisk the Matcha: Sift 1 teaspoon of matcha powder into a bowl to prevent clumps. Whisk with 2 ounces of hot water (around 175°F, not boiling) using a bamboo whisk or a small electric frother until smooth and frothy.
- Heat or Chill the Milk: Warm ¾ cup of your chosen milk on the stove or microwave for a hot latte, or keep it chilled with ice cubes for a cold version.
- Combine All Ingredients: Pour the strawberry puree into your glass, add the whisked matcha tea, then top with the milk. Stir gently to blend while maintaining some visual swirls of pink and green.
- Sweeten it to Taste: Add your preferred sweetener gradually, stirring and tasting until the latte reaches your desired sweetness.
Notes
- Use ceremonial-grade matcha for the best flavor and vibrant color.
- Keep water temperature around 175°F to avoid bitterness in matcha.
- Ripe, juicy strawberries enhance both flavor and color.
- Whisk matcha in a zigzag motion using a bamboo whisk for smooth consistency without lumps.
- Adjust sweetness last to ensure it complements, not overpowers, the natural flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan optional
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 8 oz)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Matcha Latte, Matcha latte, Strawberry drink, Vegan latte, Iced latte, Healthy beverage