Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries 80 g after hulling, chopped
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 8 g; adjust only after tasting the berries
- 1 teaspoon pure matcha powder about 2 g, weighed if possible; not a sweetened latte mix
- 1/4 cup water 60 ml, heated to about 176°F (80°C)
- 3/4 cup 2% dairy milk 180 ml, well chilled
- 1/2 cup ice cubes about 75 g; enough to chill without crowding the glass
Equipment
- 16-ounce drinking glass
- Small blender or bowl and fork for mashing
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Small matcha bowl and bamboo whisk or handheld frother
- Measuring cups and teaspoons
Instructions
- Wash strawberries under running water, hull and chop. Blend or mash the measured 80 g berries with 2 teaspoons sugar until a pourable puree with small fruit pieces remains. Taste before any optional sweetness adjustment.
- Sift matcha into a small bowl. Add 1/4 cup water at about 176°F (80°C), and whisk briskly with a bamboo whisk or handheld frother until smooth and evenly dispersed. Let stand briefly while assembling the glass.
- Put strawberry puree in a 16-ounce glass. Add ice, then slowly pour in chilled milk. Pour whisked matcha gently over the milk, using the back of a spoon if desired for a softer pour.
- Admire the layers if you like, then stir thoroughly from the bottom until strawberry, milk and matcha are combined. Serve immediately; the mixed color will be more muted than the separate layers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1latteCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 3.8gFiber: 2.2g
Notes
Milk and sweetness: The estimate uses 2% dairy milk and 2 teaspoons sugar. Different milks, sweetened matcha mixtures or added sugar change nutrition and flavor. Contains milk; plant drinks may introduce other allergens.
Nutrition: Estimated for one entire latte using representative milk, strawberry, sugar and pure matcha values. Includes fruit solids and measured sugar. Caffeine varies by matcha and is not assigned an unsupported exact amount.
Estimated cost: About US$0.90 per latte using prorated portions of an illustrative US grocery basket. Excludes equipment, energy, tax and delivery.
