This strawberry matcha latte recipe is a refreshing blend of creamy matcha and sweet strawberry puree. Using real strawberries and monk fruit as a natural sweetener, it brings together vibrant flavors and a satisfying, chunky texture. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have this beautiful, sugar-free drink ready in no time.
If you love naturally sweetened Asian treats like this strawberry matcha recipe, then make sure to check out some of my other recipes such as this chocolate strawberry sago, this sugar free coconut mochi recipe, or this super simple 2 ingredient papaya pudding recipe. I also make a unique tropical fruit twist on this recipe using dragonfruit! A dragonfruit matcha latte recipe might not be traditional but it sure is pretty and delicious!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
I love how this strawberry matcha latte combines a burst of fresh strawberry flavor with the earthy, slightly bitter taste of ceremonial matcha. The strawberry puree adds a natural sweetness and a rich, chunky texture that’s delightful with every sip. Plus, with monk fruit as the sweetener, it’s completely sugar-free, making this latte a perfect healthy treat. This drink is refreshing yet decadent and soooo yummy!!
How to Make Strawberry Matcha Latte
To make this refreshing strawberry matcha latte, we are going to made ceremonial matcha and combine it with a sugar free strawberry puree. It's incredibly simple to make each ingredient for assembling in a tall glass.
Ingredients Needed for Strawberry Matcha Latte
Here’s what you need to make this delicious strawberry matcha latte recipe:
- Matcha Powder: Use ceremonial-grade matcha for its vibrant green color and smooth flavor, ideal for drinks like lattes.
- Milk (for matcha): About 50ml of your preferred milk, from dairy to almond, oat, or soy milk. I personally like to use oat milk. I think it works best with the matcha flavor and compliments it well.
- Strawberries: Use either fresh or frozen strawberries for the puree. They’ll create a naturally sweet, slightly chunky base.
- Monk Fruit Sweetener: This zero-calorie sweetener provides sweetness without sugar. It creates an extra sweet matcha latte. However, you can choose to make this drink without the monk fruit sweetener as the strawberries are already naturally sweet especially once they have been made into a puree.
- Milk (for serving): Add your favorite milk (about a cup) to create the creamy texture.
- Ice: A handful of ice keeps the drink chilled and makes it super refreshing!
How to Make Matcha Latte
Ingredients
For Matcha:
- 1 serving matcha (approx. 6 grams of ceremonial-grade matcha)
- 50ml milk of choice
For Strawberry Puree
- 200 grams strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener
- ½ cup water
For Serving
- 1 cup milk
- 1 handful ice
Instructions
Follow these steps to make this strawberry matcha latte recipe.
1. Prepare the Strawberry Puree
- Wash and slice the strawberries, removing the stems.
- Add strawberries, monk fruit sweetener, and water to a pot and bring it to a boil.
- Lower to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture will thicken into a puree.
2. Whisk The Matcha
- Add matcha powder and 50ml milk to a small bowl.
- Use an electric whisk or traditional matcha whisk to blend until frothy and smooth.
3. Assemble The Latte
- Spread some strawberry puree along the inside of a tall glass.
- Add ice, followed by the remaining milk.
- Pour the whisked matcha over the top, allowing the layers to form.
- Stir before drinking and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks for Perfecting Your Strawberry Matcha Latte
- Matcha Quality: Use ceremonial-grade matcha for the best flavor and vibrant green color. Lesser quality matchas are okay but beware they are not vibrant green and become more brown in color as the quality decreases.
- Whisking Matcha: A matcha whisk is ideal for achieving a smooth, frothy finish, but an electric milk frother can work too (maybe even better!).
- Controlling Sweetness: Adjust the monk fruit sweetener to taste based on how sweet your strawberries are. If you don't enjoy overly sweet drinks you can choose to completely omit the monk fruit sweetener. the strawberries are already naturally sweet and become even sweet when they are cooked.
- Storage: Extra strawberry puree can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days, making future lattes even faster to prepare.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matcha Latte
Can I make this strawberry matcha latte without the monk fruit sweetener?
Yes! I like to add monk fruit sweetener to make it extra sweet. However, strawberries are already naturally sweet and they become even sweet once cooked. This is especially true if you have managed to get your hands on super fresh, ripe and sweet strawberries.
What’s the best alternative to monk fruit sweetener?
Stevia or erythritol work well as sugar-free alternatives. You can also substitute for regular white sugar too if you don't mind using a little but of refined sugar from time to time.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yep! They made need a little longer in the pot whilst cooking because they will need to fully defrost. Frozen strawberries are a great option if you don't want to add any sugar. This is because frozen strawberries are consistently sweet.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making This Recipe
- Using low grade matcha: Ceremonial matcha has a superior flavor and a vibrant green color for lattes and drinks. Using a cheap matcha will not have the same flavour will be more brown than green.
- Skipping the strawberry simmer: cooking the strawberries is what makes them super sweet and gives a slightly chunky and sticky sweet strawberry texture. It's not the same if you choose to simple just muddle the sweetener and strawberries.
Let's Make A Strawberry Matcha Latte!
Discover your new favourite matcha latte with this strawberry matcha latte recipe! If you liked this recipe, make sure to leave me a comment and review below. I love hearing from you!
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Sugar Free Strawberry Matcha Latte Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 grams matcha powder ceremonial grade
- 50 ml milk any milk of choice, I prefer to use oat milk
- 1 cup milk any milk of choice, I prefer to use oat milk
- 200 grams strawberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup water
- 1-2 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener optional, refer to blog notes
Instructions
Prepare the Strawberry Puree
- Wash and slice the strawberries, removing the stems.
- Add strawberries, monk fruit sweetener, and water to a pot and bring it to a boil.
- Lower to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture will thicken into a puree.
Whisk The Matcha
- Add matcha powder and 50ml milk to a small bowl.
- Use an electric whisk or traditional matcha whisk to blend until frothy and smooth.
Assemble The Latte
- Spread some strawberry puree along the inside of a tall glass.
- Add ice, followed by the remaining milk.
- Pour the whisked matcha over the top, allowing the layers to form.
- Stir before drinking and enjoy!
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