Dairy-Free Strawberry Matcha Latte (Printable)

A vibrant iced latte with strawberry purée, matcha, and coconut milk for a refreshing dairy-free drink.

# What You Need:

→ Strawberry Layer

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Matcha Layer

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

→ Latte Base

06 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# Steps:

01 - Combine fresh strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and transfer to serving glasses, dividing evenly between two glasses.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth and frothy using a bamboo whisk or milk frother for optimal results.
03 - Add ice cubes to each glass on top of the strawberry purée. Pour 1/2 cup coconut milk over the ice in each glass.
04 - Slowly pour the whisked matcha over the coconut milk to create a distinct layered effect.
05 - Stir lightly before drinking if desired. Optionally garnish with sliced strawberries or fresh mint leaves.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The layers are so visually stunning that it feels fancy, even though it takes barely ten minutes and requires no cooking.
  • Completely plant-based but creamy enough that you forget dairy was ever part of the equation.
  • That earthy-sweet-tart balance keeps it refreshing without tasting aggressively healthy or preachy.
02 -
  • If your matcha tastes bitter or chalky, your water was too hot—matcha powder literally burns, and once it does, no amount of sweetness rescues it.
  • Canned coconut milk will separate into thick cream and watery liquid, which throws off the whole texture and visual effect, so don't try to be thrifty here.
03 -
  • If your strawberries are really tart, increase the maple syrup by half a teaspoon rather than piling on lemon juice, which can overshadow the berry flavor.
  • A milk frother creates the most luxurious matcha foam, but if you don't own one, whisking it hard and fast with a regular whisk works—it just takes arm strength and patience.
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