This Strawberry Matcha Latte is a matcha made in heaven! It's a refreshing drink featuring fresh strawberries, milk and matcha green tea. Balanced, fruity and refreshing drink that will keep you coming back for more.

Matcha strawberry latte in a glass on a wooden plate.

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This Layered Strawberry Matcha Latte is one of my favorite drinks in the summertime.

Are you new to matcha?

If you're new to green tea, be sure to check out my comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Matcha!

Why this recipe works

This Strawberry Matcha Latte is:

Easy to make: it consists of real, fresh strawberries with a touch of little sugar paired with ice, milk and matcha green tea.

Delicious: the combination of strawberries and matcha is a heavenly pairing - as seen in these matcha strawberry oreos, shortcake, and fruit sando.

A fun fruity variation: on regular Iced Matcha Latte.

Ingredients you'll need

fresh strawberries: diced into small pieces; or strawberry sauce
granulated sugar: adding a touch of sugar helps to macerate and break down the strawberries, along with adding sweetness; adjust to your taste as this is also dependent on the ripeness and natural sweetness of the fruit
ice
milk: of your choice or any non-dairy alternative such as oat milk, soy milk, almond milk or coconut milk
matcha: use a high quality ceremonial grade matcha powder for the best flavour and vibrant green color
hot water: the water for the matcha layer should be boiled and cooled to approximately 175F/80C for optimal taste

Where to find?

You can find these ingredients at most grocery stores. Find high-quality matcha powder in large grocery stores, specialty stores, tea shops or online.

Equipment you'll need

mason jar: for preparing the matcha
whisk or electric frother: to evenly incorporate the matcha powder with the hot water
spoon: optional, but helps to keep the liquid layers intact

How to make a layered matcha strawberry latte

Similar to making a Layered Matcha Espresso Fusion, there's one concept to remember when it comes to layered drinks:

Density.

The bottom layer needs to be the most dense.

Since the Strawberry Sauce already has sugar added, that will be our "heaviest" layer.

Don't want layers?

If you don't care for the layers, you can proceed as is without having to be as "careful" using a spoon.

Add the strawberry sauce to a serving glass.

Next, add some ice to the glass.

Pour the milk over the ice (pour it over a spoon to ensure a clean layer).

Make the matcha layer by adding matcha powder to a mason jar and pouring in hot water.

Use a whisk or electric frother to incorporate the matcha powder.

Pour the matcha over top of the milk (use a spoon again to ensure clean layers).

Stick in a straw, give it a stir and enjoy immediately.

Layered matcha strawberry milk in glass jar on white coasters.

Expert tips on creating clean layers

Pour the liquid over a spoon to help keep the layers intact.

Make sure the bottom layer is the "heaviest/densest."

Add enough ice to the glass.

For matcha layer, ensure it is hot as it will float on top of the ice.

Substitutions

You can use also frozen strawberries -- be sure to thaw them at room temperature before muddling with a little sugar.

Alternatively, freeze-dried strawberries are another great choice... these will float to to the top of the drink.

Change it up and use whatever milk or non-dairy alternative you like: try coconut, almond, soy or oat milk.

Other matcha strawberry recipes you may like

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Stirred matcha strawberry latte in a glass on a wooden plate.

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