Erdbeer Matcha
A refreshing iced strawberry matcha drink made with sweet mashed strawberries, creamy milk, and smooth matcha. This café-style drink is colorful, lightly sweet, and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- * 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
- * 2 teaspoons sugar honey, or maple syrup
- * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- * 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- * 1/4 cup hot water not boiling
- * 1 1/2 cups milk dairy or plant-based
- * 1 cup ice cubes
- * 2 tablespoons whipped cream optional
- * 2 fresh strawberries sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the chopped strawberries to a small bowl or glass.
- Add the sugar, honey, or maple syrup, then mash the strawberries with a fork until juicy and slightly chunky.
- Stir in the vanilla extract if using.
- Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl to remove clumps.
- Add the hot water and whisk until the matcha is smooth and lightly foamy.
- Divide the mashed strawberries between two serving glasses.
- Add ice cubes to each glass.
- Pour the milk over the strawberry layer.
- Slowly pour the whisked matcha over the milk to create a layered look.
- Garnish with whipped cream and sliced strawberries if desired.
- Stir before drinking for the best flavor.
Notes
* Ingredient swaps: Use oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk instead of regular milk.
* Cooking tips: Use hot water, not boiling water, to keep the matcha from tasting bitter.
* Storage tips: This drink is best served fresh, but the strawberry mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
* Make-ahead tips: Prepare the strawberry puree and whisked matcha separately, then assemble with milk and ice just before serving.
* Important texture or flavor notes: For a smoother drink, blend the strawberries instead of mashing them. ## Nutrition Nutrition information is estimated per serving. * Calories: 145
* Protein: 5g
* Carbohydrates: 24g
* Fat: 4g
* Saturated Fat: 2g
* Fiber: 3g
* Sugar: 18g
* Sodium: 70mg
* Cooking tips: Use hot water, not boiling water, to keep the matcha from tasting bitter.
* Storage tips: This drink is best served fresh, but the strawberry mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
* Make-ahead tips: Prepare the strawberry puree and whisked matcha separately, then assemble with milk and ice just before serving.
* Important texture or flavor notes: For a smoother drink, blend the strawberries instead of mashing them. ## Nutrition Nutrition information is estimated per serving. * Calories: 145
* Protein: 5g
* Carbohydrates: 24g
* Fat: 4g
* Saturated Fat: 2g
* Fiber: 3g
* Sugar: 18g
* Sodium: 70mg