A strawberry matcha latte is an awesome blend of earthy matcha, creamy milk, and sweet strawberry. This tasty, picture-worthy drink, is not overly sweet and the strawberry with matcha pairs so yummy! Beautiful marbled layers of red-pink, white, and green create the perfect iced strawberry matcha latte recipe. It’s so simple to make with this guide.
Updated on September 12, 2025
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Why You’ll Love Strawberry Matcha Latte
- Visually Stunning: The contrast of bright green matcha and red-pink strawberry puree creates a beautiful layered look. We eat with our eyes…so this drink is one to please anyone.
- Health Benefits: Matcha is packed with antioxidants, and strawberries are a great source of vitamin C.
- Customizable: You can tweak the sweetness, milk type, and matcha strength to suit your taste. You can make this vegan if you love plant based recipes.
- Not too sweet: This is a very customizable recipe to adjust the sweetness. The matcha’s earthy flavor goes really well with strawberry…it’s like Korean strawberry milk with matcha added…genius! The result is a mildly sweet mixture that is balanced.
Ingredients for Strawberry Matcha Latte
For a 16 oz serving of matcha strawberry latte, you’ll need:
Strawberry Puree Layer
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 2 tbsp sugar (or sweetener of your choice)
- 2 tbsp water
- Optional: 1/4 tsp lemon juice (to enhance the strawberry flavor)
Milk Layer
- 1 cup milk of your choice (dairy, almond, oat, soy, or coconut)
- Ice cubes (optional, for an iced version)
Matcha Layer
- 2 tsp high-quality matcha powder (preferably ceremonial grade for the best flavor); add more or less per your taste preference
- 2 oz hot water (around 175°F/80°C)
- 1 tsp honey or sweetener (optional)
Equipment
To make a strawberry matcha latte, you’ll need the following equipment:
- Saucepan: For cooking the strawberry puree.
- Blender or Immersion Blender (optional): To blend the strawberry mixture into a smooth puree.
- Small Bowl: For whisking the matcha.
- Whisk or Handheld Frother: To whisk the matcha powder and water until smooth. You can be more traditional and use a chasen (bamboo matcha whisk).
- Glass: For assembling and serving your latte.
- Spoon: To help layer the milk and matcha without mixing them too quickly.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the Strawberry Puree
- Combine the strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat (or microwave for a faster preparation)
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are soft and the mixture is syrupy.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Blend the mixture into a smooth puree using a blender or immersion blender.
- Optional: Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds for an extra smooth and refined texture.
Whisk the Matcha
- Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl to remove any lumps.
- Add the hot water and whisk vigorously using a bamboo whisk (chasen) or handheld frother until the matcha is smooth and frothy.
- Stir in honey or your preferred sweetener if desired.
Assemble the Latte
- Layer 1: Pour the strawberry puree into the bottom of your glass.
- Layer 2: Add ice cubes if making an iced latte, then slowly pour the milk over the back of a spoon to create the second layer. This helps maintain the distinct layers.
- Layer 3: Gently pour the matcha over the milk layer. If the milk is less dense than the matcha mix you can expect the matcha to flow into the milk more. Using the back of a spoon or pouring the matcha over an ice cube instead of straight into the actual milk will help keep it slightly more layered.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh strawberries and high-quality matcha will elevate the flavor of your latte.
- Achieve Layers: Pouring each layer slowly and over the back of a spoon ensures the layers don’t mix too quickly.
- Sweeten to Taste: Adjust the sweetness of the strawberry puree and matcha to your liking.
- Chill Ingredients: If making an iced latte, ensure all components (matcha, milk, and puree) are chilled beforehand for the best results. If you use less cold ingredients then it dilutes the ice.
Making Layers
This strawberry matcha latte recipe is easy to make and a great way to start your day. Don’t let making layers get in the way!
The key is, the more dense and heavier liquids will be at the bottom, so if you want the matcha layer to float, use a more dense milk like full dairy or sweetened coconut.
The matcha layer sometimes likes to float down so don’t worry and enjoy your marbled creation!
Add-ins and Variations
- Make It Vegan: Use plant-based milk and a vegan sweetener like agave or maple syrup.
- Add Matcha Jelly or Grass Jelly: This chewy, fun, and bouncy addition is ideal for texture and more flavor!
- Add a Topping: Matcha whipped cream is the best topping for me…but also try Chantilly Whipped cream, strawberry slices, condensed milk, or a sprinkle of matcha powder can take your drink to the next level.
- Boost the Flavor: Add a splash of vanilla extract to the milk or mix a bit of strawberry puree into the matcha for a unified taste.
- Texture: Make it like matcha strawberry sago in a punchbowl. Add jellies like tapioca pearls,nata de coco, boba balls, or use Hokkaido milk for a super creamy and velvet milk texture.
Can I make this hot?
Typically, the strawberry is really nice when chilled and this latte is served iced. Iced allows seeing the layers more as well. You can try it and see which version you like more!
Creating a strawberry matcha latte at home is easier than you think and offers a delicious way to combine the earthy tones of matcha with the fruity sweetness of strawberries.
Be sure you snap a pic of your beautiful latte and enjoy! Did you make this? Please comment, share, pin, like, or give stars below. Thank you for the love!
Strawberry Matcha Latte Recipe
An iced strawberry matcha latte is an awesome blend of earthy matcha, creamy milk, and sweet strawberry. This tasty, picture-worthy drink, is not overly sweet and the strawberry with matcha pairs so yummy!
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Equipment
- saucepan
- small bowl For whisking the matcha.
- Whisk or Handheld Frother
- Glass
- Spoon help layer
Ingredients
Strawberry Puree Layer
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 2 tbsp sugar or sweetener of your choice
- 2 tbsp water
- Optional: 1/4 tsp lemon juice to enhance the strawberry flavor
Milk Layer
- 1 cup milk of your choice dairy, almond, oat, soy, coconut, Hokkaido milk, or evaporated with regular milk mix
- Ice cubes optional, for an iced version
Matcha Layer
- 2 tsp high-quality matcha powder preferably ceremonial grade for the best flavor; add more or less per your taste preference
- 2 oz hot water around 175°F/80°C
- 1 tsp honey or sweetener optional
Instructions
Prepare the Strawberry Puree
- Combine the strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat (or microwave for a faster preparation)1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp water, Optional: 1/4 tsp lemon juice
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are soft and the mixture is syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Blend the mixture into a smooth puree using a blender or immersion blender.Optional: Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds for an extra smooth and refined texture.
Whisk the Matcha
- Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl to remove any lumps.2 tsp high-quality matcha powder, 2 oz hot water, 1 tsp honey or sweetener
- Add the hot water and whisk vigorously using a bamboo whisk (chasen) or handheld frother until the matcha is smooth and frothy. Stir in honey or your preferred sweetener if desired.
Assemble the Latte
- Layer 1: Pour the strawberry puree into the bottom of your glass.
- Layer 2: Add ice cubes if making an iced latte, then slowly pour the milk over the back of a spoon to create the second layer. This helps maintain the distinct layers.Ice cubes, 1 cup milk of your choice
- Layer 3: Gently pour the matcha over the milk layer. If the milk is less dense than the matcha mix you can expect the matcha to flow into the milk more. Using the back of a spoon or pouring the matcha over an ice cube instead of straight into the actual milk will help keep it slightly more layered.
Notes
- Make It Vegan: Use plant-based milk and a vegan sweetener like agave or maple syrup.
- Add a Topping: Whipped cream, strawberry slices, condensed milk, or a sprinkle of matcha powder can take your drink to the next level.
- Boost the Flavor: Add a splash of vanilla extract to the milk or mix a bit of strawberry puree into the matcha for a unified taste.
- Texture: Add jellies like tapioca pearls, nata de coco, boba balls, or use Hokkaido milk for a super creamy and velvet milk texture.
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