Stir together the milk and vanilla syrup. Set aside.
Add the strawberries, granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon cold water to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
Sift matcha powder with a fine mesh strainer to remove any clumps, then add the hot water to the sifted matcha. Whisk with a matcha whisk or milk frother until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
Assemble the strawberry matcha latte. Pour the strawberry mixture into a tall glass, then top with ice. Pour the sweetened milk in slowly, then top with matcha. Stir and drink up!