Strawberry Matcha Latte
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5
Strawberry Matcha Latte
Description
This Strawberry Matcha Latte offers two options for incorporating strawberry flavor: a strawberry sauce or fresh diced strawberries sweetened and macerated with sugar. The strawberries add a fruity freshness that pairs with the bright, slightly grassy notes of matcha green tea powder.
The preparation creates distinct layers by adding ice, milk, and then pouring frothy matcha over the top, achieved by whisking matcha powder with hot water until frothy. This method results in a layered drink with separate flavors and textures, from cool creamy milk at the bottom to concentrated matcha on top, balanced by sweet strawberry components.
To serve, stirring the drink combines the layers, offering a smooth blend of sweet, creamy, and earthy flavors. This latte serves as a cold, flavorful beverage best enjoyed fresh to retain its layering and ice texture.
Ingredients
- ¼ C strawberry sauce
OR:
- ¼ C strawberry finely diced into small pieces, fresh
- 1-2 tablespoon granulated sugar or to your taste; also dependent on how sweet the strawberries are
- ice
- ½ C milk or non-dairy alternative, of your choice
- ¼ C water about 175°F/80°C, hot
- 2 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
Instructions
Using strawberry sauce:
- Add the strawberry sauce to a serving glass.
OR:
Using fresh strawberries:
- Add finely diced fresh strawberry to a glass.
- Sprinkle sugar over the strawberry and lightly muddle, letting it macerate for about 5 minutes.
Assemble:
- Next, add some ice to the glass.
- Pour the milk over the ice (pour it over a spoon to ensure a clean layer).
- In a small jar, add the matcha powder and pour in the hot water.
- Use a whisk or electric frother until the matcha is incorporated and becomes frothy.
- Carefully pour the matcha over top of the milk (again, use a spoon to ensure clean layers).
- Stick in a straw, give it a stir and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 631IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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