Matcha and strawberries are a delicious flavour combination! This Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte with puréed strawberries is perfect for a summer's day or a delicious treat to spoil yourself with. We are happy to share an easy recipe for making this at home.

Ingredients

• Approximately 8-10 medium-sized strawberries, washed and hulled
• 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey, to taste)
• 1 teaspoon matcha powder
• 30 ml hot water (not boiling, approximately 80°C)
• 240 ml milk (or your favourite milk alternative)
• 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of your choice (optional)
• Ice cubes

Equipment

• Blender or hand blender
• Matcha whisk (chasen) or small whisk
• Sieve
• Glass or mug

Preparation

1. Place the strawberries, sugar and cold water in a blender or use a hand blender. Blend until smooth. For a thicker sauce, cook the mixture in a small saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened. Then leave to cool.
2. Sift the matcha powder into a bowl to remove any lumps.
3. Add 30 ml of hot water to the matcha. Use a matcha whisk (chasen) or a small whisk to whisk the matcha into a frothy mixture, using an M or W motion, until a thin layer of foam forms.
4. Pour the strawberry sauce into the bottom of a large glass or mug. If you want a layered look, save some sauce for later.
5. Add ice cubes to the glass. Pour the milk over the strawberry sauce. Stir if desired to mix the sauce with the milk.
6. Carefully pour the prepared matcha over the milk for a nice layered effect. You can also gently stir the matcha into the milk to mix it, if you don't want layers.
7. Add honey or your favourite sweetener if you want the latte a little sweeter.
8. Garnish with a few fresh strawberries on the rim of the glass or a little extra strawberry sauce on top.