Strawberry Matcha Latte
When you’re stuck in 90-degree weather, the best way to relieve the unbearable and suffocating heat is by drinking a sweet and refreshing drink. Earlier this year, I visited San Francisco and had a strawberry matcha latte at Boba Guys for the first time. It was lifechanging. Pairing strawberry and matcha together is a gamechanger. I knew that I had to recreate it at home, with the same look and flavors as the one from Boba Guys. After experimenting in the kitchen, I was able to nail down this easy recipe. This strawberry matcha latte is the absolute best, and it’s also ridiculously easy to make.
What Makes the Perfect Strawberry Matcha Latte
- Ceremonial Grade Matcha
- If you want to make good matcha, don’t settle for just any good old matcha powder. Make sure you get the ceremonial kind. There are two types of matcha that you can purchase: ceremonial and culinary. The ceremonial grade is a vibrant green with a rich and creamy flavor. This is the kind you want to use for drinks. The culinary grade has a bitter, grassy flavor profile. It’s typically used for baking and cooking. While the ceremonial grade is more expensive, it’s definitely worth the investment.
- Whole Milk
- For a creamier and richer profile, use whole milk for your latte. If you are lactose intolerant, you can use other milk alternatives in lieu of dairy. I recommend substituting with soy or almond milk!
- Strawberry Purée
- It is more of a textural preference, but I like my strawberry purée left chunky. When you leave the purée at a chunky consistency, you’ll get pops of sweetness at the bottom of your drink! I really like the texture elements of a chunky strawberry purée because it adds a textural element to the drink just like boba would. If you don’t like this texture, just purée it all the way.
Strawberry Matcha Latte
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- 2 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- ice cubes
Instructions
Matcha Tea
- Add the matcha powder into a cup. Pour the hot water on top and whisk thoroughly until the matcha powder is fully dissolved. Chill the matcha tea in the fridge.
Strawberry Puree
- Cut the strawberries into quarters and toss them into a small saucepan. Add the sugar.
- On medium heat, stir the strawberry sugar mixture until the strawberry releases its juices. Using a fork, break down the strawberries until it becomes a sauce. Put it in the fridge to chill.
Assemble the Latte
- In a serving glass, pour the strawberry puree into the cup. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Then gently add the milk, leaving about half of an inch to the rim of the glass.
- Add the chilled matcha tea to fill the remainder of the glass. Tip: Pour the three components (strawberry puree, milk, and matcha) slowly and gently into the cup to create three distinct layers.
- Serve, stir, and enjoy immediately!
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Emily
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