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Easy Layered Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte (Starbucks Copycat)

Close-up of a refreshing strawberry matcha layered iced drink topped with two fresh strawberries.
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Make this refreshing, café-chic Strawberry Matcha Latte at home. This easy recipe creates beautiful pink and green layers and is ready in minutes, offering a delicious, antioxidant-rich summer beverage.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
  • 2 tablespoons hot water (about 175°F)
  • 1 cup milk of choice (oat milk recommended for creaminess)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberry puree: Combine strawberries, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water in a small blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. If you prefer a thinner layer, you can strain the seeds out.
  2. Assemble the strawberry base: Spoon the strawberry puree into the bottom of a tall glass. Add ice cubes to fill the glass about two-thirds full.
  3. Prepare the matcha: In a small bowl, whisk the matcha powder with 2 tablespoons of hot water until completely dissolved and frothy, ensuring no clumps remain.
  4. Prepare the milk: Pour your milk of choice over the ice, filling the glass almost to the top, leaving space for the matcha.
  5. Create the layer: Slowly pour the prepared matcha mixture over the back of a spoon held just above the milk surface. This technique helps the matcha layer gently on top of the milk and strawberry base.
  6. Serve immediately to enjoy the distinct pink and green layers.

Notes

  • For a vegan strawberry matcha, use oat milk or almond milk. Oat milk provides the creamiest texture.
  • To achieve the best layers, make sure your matcha is fully dissolved before adding it to the milk.
  • If you want a sweeter drink, add a little more sugar to the strawberry puree or sweeten your milk layer.
  • This recipe is easily adaptable for a hot latte by warming the milk instead of using ice.

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