Dairy-Free Strawberry Matcha Latte (Printable Version)

Vibrant layers of strawberry, matcha, and creamy oat milk come together in a refreshing treat.

# 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, approximately 175°F

→ Milk Layer

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

# Steps:

01 - Combine strawberries, maple syrup, and water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until strawberries soften and release their juices. Lightly mash with a fork and cool to room temperature.
02 - Pour the strawberry mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl or measuring cup, pressing firmly to extract maximum liquid. Reserve syrup and discard solids or save for another use.
03 - Whisk matcha powder with hot water in a small bowl until completely dissolved and frothy, approximately 1 minute of whisking.
04 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes and divide the strawberry syrup evenly between them.
05 - Pour oat milk evenly into each glass over the strawberry layer, filling to three-quarters full.
06 - Gently pour the matcha mixture over the oat milk to create distinct layering between the beverages.
07 - Serve immediately, stirring thoroughly before drinking if desired to blend the layers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The layers actually stay separated if you pour with intention, creating a visual moment every time you pick up your glass.
  • It's naturally vegan and dairy-free without sacrificing that luxurious, creamy mouthfeel everyone expects.
  • Ready in 15 minutes, yet feels fancy enough to serve when someone unexpectedly stops by.
02 -
  • The temperature of your matcha water genuinely matters; boiling water turns matcha bitter and destroys the reason you're using it in the first place.
  • Straining the strawberry pulp isn't optional if you want clean layers—I learned this the hard way by skipping it once, and the result looked murky no matter how carefully I poured.
03 -
  • Pour the oat milk and matcha down the side of the glass or over the back of a spoon—this slows their descent and gives the layers a real chance to exist.
  • Make your strawberry syrup the night before so it's completely cool when you build your drink; warm syrup will melt ice and blur everything together.
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