Dairy-Free Strawberry Matcha Latte (Printer-Friendly)

A vibrant blend of strawberries, matcha, and creamy oat milk for a refreshing dairy-free drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Strawberry Layer

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
03 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Matcha Layer

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

→ Milk Layer

06 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened oat milk
07 - Ice cubes as needed

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, maple syrup, and water. Simmer over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until strawberries soften and release their juices. Mash lightly with a fork, then let cool to room temperature.
02 - Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl or measuring cup, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids or reserve for another use.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water until completely dissolved and frothy.
04 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes. Divide the strawberry syrup evenly between the glasses.
05 - Pour oat milk evenly into each glass over the strawberry layer.
06 - Gently pour the matcha mixture over the oat milk to create a layered effect.
07 - Serve immediately, stirring before drinking if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's visually stunning enough that you'll want to photograph it before taking the first sip.
  • The strawberry-matcha combination tastes way more complex than the five minutes it takes to put together.
  • Completely plant-based without any of that chalky aftertaste some dairy-free drinks have.
02 -
  • If your strawberry syrup isn't completely cool before you pour the oat milk, the heat will cause it to cloud up instead of creating those clean layers you're after.
  • The matcha needs proper whisking with actual friction—just stirring it with a regular spoon leaves gritty bits that sit on your tongue and remind you of mistakes.
03 -
  • If your matcha tastes bitter or grainy, your water was too hot or you didn't whisk it enough—this is the most common mistake and worth practicing until your wrist knows the motion by heart.
  • Barista-style oat milk makes a real difference in how cleanly the layers stay separate, so it's worth seeking out even though it costs a bit more.
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