If you have fresh strawberries, you need to try this refreshing, sweet and easy 5-minute strawberry matcha latte recipe. This chilled beverage is made with minimal and simple ingredients and it's so delicious! (Dairy-free adaptable)
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This strawberry matcha latte features sweet puréed strawberries combined with the grassy notes of matcha, creamy milk and ice cubes. It's a delicious and stunning way to enjoy this fruit, especially with the green, white and red colors!
When it's strawberry season, I love to make this chilled drink to elevate my classic matcha latte! It's refreshing and perfect for the hot summer. Also, it's a fantastic iced beverage to make to impress guests or friends!
The sweet strawberries and the creamy milk perfectly balance out the earthy taste of the matcha. It's truly a matcha-made in heaven!
This drink can also be made dairy-free by simply substituting with a plant-based milk that you enjoy, such as oat milk or a nut milk.
The best part is that this cold refreshing drink requires only 6-simple ingredients saving you a good $7-8 if you were to buy this popular latte at a bubble tea shop, like at Boba Guys!
Ingredients & Substitutes
Please scroll down to below recipe card for exact measurements.
- Fresh Ripe Strawberries: make sure to use vibrant red strawberries that are sweet smelling. These will give you the best tasting latte. It's best to shop for strawberries during strawberry season which is between May to October. You may also substitute with frozen strawberries as a last resort.
- Matcha Powder: I recommend using Ceremonial matcha powder for best quality but this type of matcha powder is the priciest. If you're shopping for matcha powder, please note that Culinary matcha is the most affordable but lowest in quality giving it a more brownish-green color and is mainly used for baking but it can be used. Or spend a bit more money and get Everyday matcha powder, which works well this recipe and will give you a more vibrant green matcha powder.
- Milk: or substitute with a dairy-free milk of your choice like oat milk, almond milk or any nut milk. Avoid using soy milk as it has a stronger taste unless you prefer that.
- White Granulated Sugar: or substitute with honey or maple syrup for a natural sweetened version.
- Ice cubes
- Water: to dilute the matcha powder and make it frothy.
Recommended Equipment
- Matcha whisk, or whisk, or electric frothing whisk
- Sift
- Tall Drinking Glass (16 oz.)
- Measuring spoons or kitchen scale
- Muddler or blender/food processor
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Wide drinking straw
Expert Tips
- Use fresh ripe, sweet smelling strawberries for best taste!
- Use good quality matcha powder that you enjoy! I recommend using Ceremonial matcha powder for the best quality and taste.
- Chop the strawberries into quarters or even smaller pieces before crushing. This helps you crush the berries into a purée.
- Make sure the strawberries are well crushed, so you’re not drinking chunks.
- Use a blender or food processor for extra smooth strawberry purée.
- For an evenly dissolved matcha liquid, sift the matcha powder before whisking.
- Use a matcha whisk, regular whisk, or an electric whisk to make the matcha liquid extra frothy. Do not skip this step!
Instructions
Below are step-by-step instructions on how to make strawberry matcha latte:
- In a tall 16 oz. drinking glass, add strawberries and white granulated sugar and crush them with a muddler until they’re puréed. (If you don't own a muddler, finely chop or purée the strawberries in a blender and mix them in the glass with the sugar).
- Then add ice cubes on top of the puréed strawberries. Pour milk over the ice and set aside.
- Then sift matcha powder into a small bowl. Add hot boiling water to the matcha and whisk until frothy for 30 seconds.
- Pour the matcha liquid over the milk. Stir and enjoy!
Storage
- This latte is best consumed immediately or same day.
- Leftover latte can last up to 2 days stored in an airtight container or a sealed jar in the fridge.
- Freezer-friendly? I don't recommend freezing strawberry matcha latte as the strawberries will change in texture.
Pairing Suggestions
This strawberry matcha latte serves well with:
- fresh fruit
- waffles, pancakes or french toast.
- toast with jam.
- cereal, oatmeal, muesli.
- ice cream, yogurt or gelato.
- cakes, pastries, cookies or other baked goods and desserts, like my Strawberry Sando.
FAQ
This strawberry matcha latte can be prepared in advance. You can make the strawberry sugar mixture in advance and storing that in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Then when you're ready to serve, add the strawberry sugar mixture to a tall glass with ice, milk and the matcha liquid on top as instructed.
Yes, you can try substituting with raspberries or blueberries.
Yes, feel free to add about ¼ cup cooked bobas to this beverage.
📖 Recipe
Easy 5-min. Strawberry Matcha Latte
Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk or plant-based milk
- 4 medium strawberries with stems removed
- 2.5 tablespoon white granulated sugar or honey / maple syrup
- 1.5 teaspoon matcha
- 4 tablespoon water boiling hot
- 8 ice cubes optional
Instructions
- In a tall 16 oz. drinking glass, add strawberries and white granulated sugar and crush them with a muddler until they’re puréed. (If you don't own a muddler, finely chop or purée the strawberries in a blender and mix them in the glass with the sugar).
- Then add ice cubes on top of the puréed strawberries.
- Pour milk over the ice and set aside.
- Then sift matcha powder into a small bowl. Add hot boiling water to the matcha and whisk until frothy for 30 seconds.
- Pour the matcha liquid over the milk. Stir and enjoy!
Suggested Equipment & Products
- Tall Glass 16 oz.
Shae
So beautiful & yummy too! Very easy to make and upgrade your matcha!
Christie Lai
Thank you so much for making my recipe and for leaving this positive review, Shae!
Thanh Tuan Bui
Me and my daughter love this recipe,and I’ll share this recipe to my family,
Christie Lai
Thank you so much for making my recipe! Glad you and your daughter enjoyed it!
Aneesa
It's so good I and my family enjoy it so good nd thanks for sharing tbes
recipe And I'm really enjoying it and I have try many of yours and all are best
Christie Lai
Thank you so much for making my recipe and for sharing your kind and positive review! I really appreciate it and I hope you continue to enjoy my recipes.
Leanne
Beautiful layers in this latte Christie! And a delicious way to enjoy seasonal fresh strawberries!
Alex
This is one beautiful drink - and what a delicious flavour combination!
Sach
Gorgeous and easy!
Christie Lai
Thank you so much for making my recipe and for the positive review! Glad you enjoyed it and it turned out beautifully!
Tasia ~ two sugar bugs
This has got to be the prettiest latte ever!! Love those layers!
Heidi | The Frugal Girls
This is gorgeous... and I love how you added that extra strawberry layer for a fun punch of flavor!
christieathome
Thank you so much Heidi!
Letscurry
Christie
This latte looks so cool and the layers remind me of the Indian flag. Perfect refreshing visual treat. Hope you have a lovely weekend.
christieathome
Thanks so much Hasin! Haha, I was just thinking that too. Have a lovely weekend yourself!
Joyce
Hi, is this recipe supposed to yield 12oz or 16oz? I think I have the same glass as yours in the photos and I have a 1.5in gap from the top, even with ice. Also, can you share which matcha and plant milk brand you use? Please let me know! Thank you!
Otherwise, this recipe helped me make my first strawberry matcha latte! This is going to save me $20 every week! Thank you.
Christie Lai
Hello! This yields a 16oz glass. I am using matcha by the brand Soar Organics, I prefer their Uji Ceremonial grade matcha. As for the milk, I'm using plain almond milk by Silk. I hope you enjoy it, Joyce!