A glass of iced strawberry matcha latte with a pink strawberry layer and green matcha layer, lots of ice, and a straw.
This matcha latte is refreshing, creamy, and so pretty with those pink-and-green layers.
You get sweet strawberry flavor plus earthy matcha, and it tastes like a café drink at home.
It’s perfect for warm days, afternoon pick-me-ups, and fun brunch drinks.
Once you try this matcha latte, you’ll want to make it on repeat.
The key is whisking matcha with a little warm water first.
That prevents clumps and gives you a smooth, bright green layer.
Why You’ll Love This Matcha Latte
- Café-style at home: Those layers look fancy but are easy.
- Refreshing and creamy: Perfect iced drink for warm days.
- Easy to customize: Choose your milk and sweetness level.
- Quick: Ready in about 10 minutes.
- Brunch favorite: Everyone asks how you made it.
Ingredients for Matcha Latte
Strawberry Layer
- Strawberries (1 cup, chopped) – sweet base; thawed frozen works too.
- Sugar (1–2 tablespoons) – sweetens; honey works as a swap.
- Lemon juice (1 teaspoon optional) – brightens strawberry flavor.
Matcha Layer
- Matcha powder (2 teaspoons) – use latte-grade matcha if possible.
- Warm water (2–3 tablespoons) – helps whisk smooth (not boiling).
Milk Layer
- Milk (1 cup) – dairy, oat, or almond milk all work.
- Ice – lots of ice for the best layers.
How to Make Matcha Latte
- 1. Mash: Mash strawberries with sugar until juicy and slightly chunky, or blend for a smoother puree.
- 2. Whisk: Whisk matcha with warm water until smooth and frothy (no clumps).
- 3. Layer: Spoon strawberry puree into a tall glass, then fill with ice.
- 4. Pour: Pour in milk slowly. Then pour matcha on top for a layered look. For extra clean layers, pour matcha over the back of a spoon.
- 5. Sip: Stir before sipping and adjust sweetness next time to your taste.
Tips for Perfect Matcha Latte
- Whisk matcha with warm water first to prevent clumps.
- Use plenty of ice for clean layers.
- Pour matcha slowly for the prettiest layer.
- Stir before drinking so flavors combine.
Variations & Substitutions
- Hot version: Skip ice and use warm milk.
- Vanilla twist: Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla to the milk.
- Less sweet: Use less sugar, or skip it if berries are sweet.
- Extra fruity: Add a splash of strawberry syrup.
Make-Ahead & Storage
Strawberry puree: Store in the fridge up to 3 days.
Matcha: Best fresh (it can darken if it sits).
Serving Suggestions & Pairings
- Brunch with muffins or scones
- Afternoon snack with cookies
Recipe Card
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 drink
Category: Beverage
Method: Mix
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Diet: Vegetarian
Reader Review: So pretty and actually easy. The matcha whisk tip made it smooth with no clumps!
Leave a rating if you make it. Sweeter or more earthy—what’s your pick?