A vibrant fusion drink with strawberry puree, earthy matcha, and smooth oat milk foam, dairy-free and refreshing.
# What You Need:
→ Strawberry Layer
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or maple syrup
03 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
→ Matcha Layer
04 - 2 teaspoons high-quality matcha powder
05 - 4 fluid ounces hot water, approximately 175°F
06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons agave syrup or preferred sweetener, optional
→ Oat Milk Foam
07 - 1 cup barista-style oat milk
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional
→ Assembly
10 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
# Steps:
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 preferred.
02 - Sift matcha powder into a bowl. Add hot water and whisk vigorously using a bamboo whisk or milk frother until smooth and frothy. Sweeten with agave syrup if desired.
03 - Gently heat oat milk without boiling. Whisk or froth with vanilla extract and maple syrup until thick and foamy, taking care not to overheat.
04 - Divide strawberry puree equally between two glasses. Add ice cubes to each glass. Slowly pour prepared matcha over strawberry layer. Top each glass generously with oat milk foam.
05 - Serve immediately with a straw. Stir thoroughly before drinking to combine all layers.
