Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte

Add some frosty, fruity fun to your day with my homemade Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte recipe! Between the tart strawberry purée, sweet vanilla milk, and earthy green tea, each sip is an adventure in flavors and textures. Best of all, it’s made with just 6 ingredients!

If you’re a fan of Starbucks’ iced matcha lattes and fresh summer berries, this boisterously bright tea latte is for you. It’s a multi-layered masterpiece, featuring real strawberries blitzed into a tangy coulis, creamy milk sweetened with vanilla syrup, and a crown of frothy matcha. Each slurp is like a playground for your mouth!

This icy strawberry matcha latte is also the perfect midday pick-me-up—matcha has just enough caffeine to push you to the finish line without setting you abuzz, while the berry purée counts towards your 5-a-day fruit goals. Add some creamy milk in the mix for a hit of protein and calcium, seamlessly tying the juicy fruit to the verdant tea. Lovely!

And, while the artful swirls of bright red, pale pink, and vibrant green look like a million bucks, this yummy strawberry matcha iced tea comes together with just 5 or so minutes of active prep. Next time you’re in need of a little springtime spring in your step, you should definitely give this beauty a whirl.

Jump to:

• What does it taste like?
• Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Matcha Latte Recipe
• Ingredients Needed
• Substitutions
• How To Make An Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
• Optional Variations & Dietary Adjustments
• Serving Suggestions
• Recipe Success Tips
• FAQs
• Homemade Strawberry Matcha Latte Nutrition
• Other Matcha Latte Recipes
• Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte

What does it taste like?

My favorite part about this strawberry matcha iced latte is the way that it’s layered—the first sip is thick fruit purée followed by rich, sugary, vanilla-scented milk, giving it serious berries and cream vibes. The final draw of the straw pulls in the earthy, grassy flavor of matcha, balancing out the sour-sweet fruit and decadently aromatic milk. I like to think of it as an Asian-inspired liquid version of Neapolitan ice cream, with green tea subbing in for the chocolate. So yummy!

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Matcha Latte Recipe

• Bright & Colorful - It’s hard not to smile when your glass is filled with a riot of naturally vibrant colors! It’s no wonder why, either—those bright hues are an indication of high levels of antioxidants known as anthocyanins.
• All-Natural - This half-strawberry smoothie half-matcha latte is made with just a handful of ingredients—strawberries, vanilla, sugar, matcha, milk, and water. Isn’t it nice when you can pronounce all the things you’re putting in your body?
• Quick & Simple - Blend the berries, whisk the matcha, pour the syrup in your milk, then layer it all in a glass. All told, you’re looking at just 5 minutes of effort. Go on, you’re worth it!

Ingredients Needed

• Whole Milk - Using full-fat milk ensures the creamiest, dreamiest matcha around. 
• Vanilla Syrup - Feel free to use store-bought syrup if you like, or make your own using just sugar, water, and vanilla extract.
• Fresh Strawberries - Blending up real fruit gives this strawberry matcha a bold, fruity flavor you’ll love.
• Granulated Sugar - White sugar is needed to make vanilla syrup, and also adds a hint of sweetness to the berry purée.
• Pure Matcha Powder - If possible, opt for ceremonial grade matcha powder for the best results. 
• Water - A bit of cool water added to the blender with the berries helps thin out the purée, while hot water is needed to dissolve the matcha powder. As always, I recommend using filtered water so you don’t get any chemical-tasting chlorine undertones.

Substitutions

• Whole Milk - You’re welcome to swap in any percentage of dairy milk or any variety of plant-based milk you prefer.
• Vanilla Syrup - I love the warmth that vanilla brings to the mix, but plain simple syrup or floral honey syrup will work just as well. White chocolate syrup would be fun, too.  
• Fresh Strawberries - Frozen strawberries are a great substitute. Just make sure to defrost them a bit to make them easier on your blender blades.
• Granulated Sugar - While I prefer the neutral sweetness of white sugar, you can use cane sugar or even light brown sugar if you don’t mind a bit of caramel-molasses undertone.
• Matcha Powder - Feel free to swap in regular green tea powder if needed. You can also use a caffeine-free substitute like mulberry matcha, moringa, or spirulina powder instead.

How To Make An Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte

As promised, this beautiful iced drink comes together in no time. Here’s how:

Step 1: Mix the milk and vanilla syrup together. Set aside.

Step 2: Blend the strawberries, sugar, and cool water until smooth.

Step 3: Whisk the hot water into the matcha, vigorously agitating the whisk to make it nice and frothy.

Step 4: Pour the strawberry purée into your serving glass.

Step 5: Layer. Gently pour in the sweetened milk.

Step 6: Top with the matcha foam. Drink up!

Optional Variations & Dietary Adjustments

• Dairy-Free/Vegan - Trade out the dairy milk in favor of your favorite plant-based alternative. I’ve tried both an iced strawberry oat milk matcha latte and an iced strawberry coconut matcha latte, and I loved both. If you’re vegan, make sure to purchase organic sugar or pure cane sugar.
• Caffeine-Free - If you love the flavor of green tea but are sensitive to the effects of caffeine, mulberry matcha is a great alternative. You can also use either moringa powder or spirulina powder for a nutrient-dense topper.
• Sugar-Free - Use sugar-free coffee syrup and your favorite cup-for-cup sugar alternative (e.g. monkfruit) for all the flavor with less calories and carbs. If you’re using plant-based milk, make sure it’s unsweetened—most have sugar added unless otherwise noted.

Serving Suggestions

This fresh and fruity tea drink is all I need for a happy little brain boost, no extra bells and whistles needed. That said, there are plenty of ways for you to add some pizzazz:

• Fruity Rim - Add an extra pop of color, tart flavor, and texture to your glass with a freeze-dried fruit rim. Pour a bit of honey or agave on a small, shallow plate and a bit of freeze-dried strawberry powder on a separate one. Dip the rim of your serving glass in the honey to create a sticky surface, then in the fruit powder. Yum!
• Edible Straw - Paper straws might be annoying, but edible straws are awesome! Try using one that’s made of sugarcane, or grab a spicy-sweet Tajìn straw or strawberry candy straw instead.
• Extra Frosty - I don’t usually add any real ice to this strawberry matcha latte, as I don’t want to dilute all the fresh, bold flavors. To keep it colder for longer, try freezing your glass serving cup for about 15 minutes before assembly. 
• Perfect Pairing - Double down on the bright berry goodness by serving your iced matcha alongside strawberry protein overnight oats, fresh strawberry waffles, or a slice of strawberry banana bread.   

Recipe Success Tips

• To Strain or Not? I don’t mind strawberry seeds, so I generally don’t strain my strawberry purée. If you’re not a fan, just pour it through a mesh strainer before assembling your drink. 
• Seasonal Berries - When it’s peak strawberry season, you can find deliciously fragrant, fresh berries for pretty cheap. Outside of peak season, they’re generally more expensive, don’t have much of a scent, and are therefore pretty bland tasting. During the off-season, you’re better off reaching for frozen berries which are picked at their peak ripeness and flash-frozen.
• Matcha Smarts - Make sure you’re reaching for pure matcha powder—some are cut with sugar or other fillers. Additionally, note that there are several “grades” of matcha—culinary grade is food safe, but is considered the lowest quality. Premium grade matcha is better than culinary grade, but not as high-quality as ceremonial grade. Ceremonial grade is more expensive, but the flavor is milder, more nuanced, less bitter, and it has an extra vibrant hue.
• Water Temperature - Use cold water for blitzing your berries to keep them chilled, but you’ll need hot, not boiling water (ideally 175-180ºF) for properly dissolving the matcha powder. 

FAQs

Homemade Strawberry Matcha Latte Nutrition

This creamy, dreamy, tutti-fruity iced tea drink clocks in at 304 calories per serving, making it something of a treat. Granted, there are 9 grams of protein and 4 grams of fat thanks to the milk, both of which can help you feel full. With 98 milligrams of sodium, it’s not much to worry about—that only counts for about 0.5% of your daily recommended limit.

There’s also 60 grams of carbs, 54 of which are sugars—some of those are naturally occurring in the fruit, but most come from the syrup and white sugar. That leaves 6 grams of fiber from the berries and matcha. Not too shabby! 

Additionally, matcha and strawberries are both potent sources of antioxidants and other nutrients like vitamin C, L-theanine, and polyphenols. So, while I’d recommend you only drink strawberry matcha lattes in moderation, you are getting some good out of it when you do indulge. Enjoy every colorful sip!

Total nutritional content per serving is:

• Calories: 304 calories
• Total Fat: 4 grams
• Protein: 9 grams
• Sodium: 98 mg
• Carbohydrates: 60 grams
• Sugar: 54 grams

*This nutritional information is an estimate and calculated based on the ingredients used to create the recipe. The nutritional value of your ingredients may differ slightly. Furthermore, this food is not intended to prevent, diagnose, cure, or treat any disease.

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xoxo Megan