Do not use boiling water
Too hot water emphasizes bitter substances and makes Matcha taste dull. 75 to 80 °C are sufficient for a mild latte.
Japanese Inspired Recipe
Strawberry-matcha latte
For strawberry-matcha latte, ripe strawberries are pureed with little sugar and lemon juice. This is followed by ice cubes, milk and matcha, which are stirred smooth and foamy with 75 to 80 °C warm water.
Total time
15 min
Calories
145 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Strawberry-Matcha-Latte fruity instead of bitter mix
Matcha becomes bitter and dull when the water boils or the powder remains unsieved. Therefore, strain it into a bowl and smooth it with warm, non-cooking water. Mature strawberries need little extra sweetness; lemon juice lifts its aroma. For visible layers, purée first, then ice and milk come into the glass, while the matcha is finally slowly poured up.
Summer Recipes
Fruit
Recipe
Strawberry-matcha latte
Fresh strawberry puree, cold milk and finely beaten matcha form a fruity Iced Latte with clear pink-green layers.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare strawberries
Wash strawberries briefly, dry thoroughly and remove the green. Halve very large fruits so that they are evenly pureed.
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2
Mix strawberry puree
Finely puree strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. For a particularly smooth consistency, spread through a fine sieve; for more fruit structure, this step can be omitted.
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3
Matcha seven
Place Matcha in a matcha bowl or small bowl through a fine tea sieve. Let the water cool to 75 to 80 °C; boiling water would make the tea unnecessarily bitter.
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4
Hit Matcha
Add warm water to the matcha and stir quickly with a bamboo broom or small milk foamer for 20 to 30 seconds until no more clumps are visible and fine foam forms.
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5
Coating lattice
Spread strawberry puree over two glasses. Gently add ice cubes and cold milk, then slowly pour the matcha over a spoonful. Stir before drinking.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Strawberry-matcha latte
Strawberries sweet after ripeness
Try the puree before coating. Very ripe fruits often require little or no additional sugar.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Use a well-cooled barista potion. Its light sweetness matches strawberries and softens the tart Matcha note.
Replace half of the strawberries with raspberries and spread the puree through a sieve to remove the seeds.
Nutrition per serving
145kcal
22.0 gCarbohydrates
6.0 gProtein
4.5 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Strawberry-matcha latte
A fresh, bright green matcha in good drinking quality fits best. Very tart cooking powder can taste dominant bitter despite milk and strawberries.
Matcha gently pulls moisture and clumps. Screen the powder dry and stir it first only with the small amount of warm water.
Yes. Let them thaw completely and pour off excess liquid. Otherwise, the puree becomes thinner and mixes more quickly with the milk.
Oat drink tastes creamy and slightly sweet, almond drink a bit nutty. Soy drink provides more protein, but can more easily flake out with a lot of lemon juice.
The strawberry puree keeps covered a day in the refrigerator. Matcha should be fresh and layered in the latte just before drinking.
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