Dairy-Free Strawberry Matcha Latte (Printable Version)

A vibrant blend of strawberry purée, matcha, and creamy coconut milk for a refreshing chilled drink.

# Ingredient List:

→ Strawberry Layer

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Matcha Layer

04 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
05 - 1/4 cup hot water (approximately 175°F)

→ Latte Base

06 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# How to Make:

01 - Combine strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and set aside.
02 - Divide the strawberry purée evenly between two tall serving glasses.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth and frothy using a bamboo whisk or milk frother.
04 - Add ice cubes to each glass on top of the strawberry purée.
05 - Pour 1/2 cup coconut milk over the ice in each glass.
06 - Slowly pour the whisked matcha over the coconut milk to create distinct layering.
07 - Stir lightly before drinking if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's genuinely refreshing without tasting like compromise, which honestly surprised me the first time I nailed the ratio.
  • The layers look stunning in a glass, turning a simple drink into something you actually want to photograph and share.
  • Ready in ten minutes, zero cooking, and it impresses people who think matcha lattes are always intimidating.
02 -
  • Matcha needs respect—too-hot water makes it taste metallic and grainy, a mistake I only made twice before learning to let boiled water cool for sixty seconds first.
  • The order of pouring is everything; if you add coconut milk before the ice, the layers don't separate cleanly, but if you reverse the order, the drink splits into an unappetizing mess instead of something photo-worthy.
03 -
  • Freeze strawberry purée in ice cube trays on busy weeks, so you can make this in five minutes flat whenever the craving hits.
  • A milk frother designed for frothing matcha is worth the investment if you find yourself making this more than twice a month—it cuts whisking time in half.
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