Strawberry Matcha Latte Oat (Printable Version)

A vibrant drink featuring sweet strawberry puree, matcha, and creamy oat milk foam for a refreshing, dairy-free treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Strawberry Layer

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

→ Matcha Layer

04 - 2 teaspoons high-quality matcha powder
05 - 4 fluid ounces hot water at 175°F
06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons agave syrup or preferred sweetener

→ Oat Milk Foam

07 - 1 cup barista-style oat milk
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup

→ Assembly

10 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until strawberries soften and become syrupy. Allow to cool slightly, then blend until smooth. Strain through fine mesh for refined texture if desired.
02 - Sift matcha powder into a bowl. Add hot water and whisk vigorously with a bamboo whisk or milk frother until smooth and frothy. Sweeten with agave syrup if preferred.
03 - Gently heat oat milk without boiling. Whisk or froth with vanilla extract and maple syrup until thick and foamy consistency is achieved.
04 - Divide strawberry puree equally between two glasses. Add ice cubes to each glass. Slowly pour prepared matcha over strawberry layer. Top each glass with oat milk foam.
05 - Serve immediately with a straw. Stir before drinking to blend the distinct layers.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like a café creation but takes barely 15 minutes, which means you can feel fancy on a Tuesday morning without the guilt.
  • The strawberry layer naturally sweetens everything, so you're not loading it with sugar like most coffee drinks, yet it feels indulgent.
  • Making foam with your own hands—even with just a whisk—gives you this small sense of accomplishment that carries through your day.
02 -
  • Temperature is everything with matcha—I learned this the hard way by making bitter sludge multiple times before understanding that water over 185°F scorches the powder's delicate flavor.
  • The strawberry layer absolutely needs to cool before you build the drink, or it'll melt the ice and dilute everything into muddy chaos.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for five minutes before assembling—this keeps the drink cold longer and somehow makes the layers look even more striking.
  • If you're making these for guests, prepare the strawberry puree and matcha ahead of time, then only froth the milk right before serving so everything stays fresh and beautiful.
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