My blender saw strawberries and started making smoothie plans. I had to tell it to calm down. We are doing something classier today. This drink is for anyone who cannot decide between a fruit shake and a coffee shop beverage.
It combines sweet strawberry goodness with earthy matcha tea. You get two delicious layers in one glass. It is a small victory for indecisive people everywhere.
This recipe is simple. You make a sweet strawberry base. You make a matcha tea shot. You pour them into a glass with milk and ice. The result is a pretty pink and green drink. It also tastes fantastic.
Ingredients
Strawberry Layer
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon warm water
Matcha Layer
- 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water (not boiling)
Assembly
- 1 cup milk of your choice
- Ice cubes
Instructions
Prepare the Strawberry Puree
Add the strawberries, honey, and one tablespoon of warm water to a blender. Blend these ingredients until they become smooth.
Prepare the Matcha
Sift the matcha powder into a cup. This prevents lumps. Add the two tablespoons of hot water to the cup. Whisk the matcha and water vigorously. Use a bamboo whisk or a small regular whisk. Whisk until the matcha dissolves completely and a light foam appears on top.
Assemble the Drink
Fill a glass to the top with ice cubes. Pour the milk into the glass, leaving some space at the top. Spoon the strawberry puree over the milk. Slowly pour the prepared matcha over the back of a spoon onto the strawberry layer. This action helps create a separate green layer.
Tips
Use a tall, clear glass. You want everyone to see your beautiful layers. Drink it immediately. The layers will mix together after some time. That is okay. It will still taste great. You can use frozen strawberries. Let them thaw for a few minutes first. For a smoother drink, mix the strawberry puree with the milk before adding the matcha.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water (not boiling)
- 1 cup milk of your choice
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine fresh strawberries, honey, and a small amount of warm water in a blender and blend until smooth to create the strawberry layer.
- Sift matcha powder into a cup and whisk it vigorously with hot water until it dissolves and a light foam forms to prepare the matcha layer.
- Fill a glass with ice and add milk.
- Spoon the strawberry puree on top of the milk.
- Slowly pour the matcha mixture over the back of a spoon to create a distinct green layer and achieve the signature layered effect.
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