The Quintessential Layered Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
You can easily recreate the aesthetic pink and green layers of the popular Starbucks Strawberry Matcha Latte at home. This recipe uses simple ingredients to deliver a creamy, refreshing, and quick cafe-style drink.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Layering/Assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon ceremonial grade matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water (175°F / 80°C)
- 1 cup oat milk (or milk of choice for a dairy-free matcha latte)
- 1/2 cup homemade strawberry puree or syrup
- 1 tablespoon sweetener (like simple syrup or maple syrup), adjust to taste
- Ice cubes
- Optional: Strawberry Cold Foam Recipe (see notes)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry layer: In the bottom of a tall glass, add the strawberry puree or syrup. If you want a thicker, sweeter layer, use 3 pumps of strawberry syrup.
- Add ice: Fill the glass about three-quarters full with ice cubes.
- Add the milk: Pour the oat milk (or your preferred milk) over the ice, leaving space at the top for the matcha.
- Prepare the matcha: In a small bowl, whisk the matcha powder with the 2 tablespoons of hot water until completely smooth and frothy, ensuring no clumps remain. This step is key for a good matcha flavor.
- Layer the drink: Gently pour the whisked matcha mixture over the milk layer. Pour slowly over the back of a spoon to help maintain the distinct pink and green layers.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy your aesthetic pink and green drink right away. If you are making strawberry cold foam, spoon it over the top before serving.
Notes
- For a true Starbucks copycat experience, use vanilla sweet cream cold foam or a dedicated strawberry cold foam recipe on top.
- To make a quick strawberry puree, blend 1 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries with 1 tablespoon of sweetener until smooth. This makes enough for several drinks.
- For a vegan strawberry matcha latte, always use a plant-based milk like oat milk or almond milk.
- This recipe is ready in under 5 minutes, making it a perfect quick homemade cafe drink. See more inspiration on our Pinterest account!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0