Description
An antioxidant-rich matcha latte topped with a flavorful sweet strawberry cold foam. This is such a treat to elevate a normal matcha latte!
Ingredients
Matcha Latte
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
- 1/4 cup warm water ((warm water needed to break down and activate matcha when whisked))
- 1 cup almond milk ((milk of choice))
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup ice
Strawberry Cold Foam
- 1/2 cup strawberries, washed ((for puree- you will only use 1 Tbsp of puree for one drink))
- 1/3 cup almond milk/heavy whipping cream/milk *
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
Make your matcha:
- Scoop matcha powder into a small bowl. Heat water in tea kettle until hot.
- Pour hot water into bowl with matcha. Whisk to break down matcha until fine bubbles form on top. Add maple syrup and gently whisk in.
- Add matcha mixture, ice, and milk to drinking glass. Stir to incorporate matcha into milk.
Strawberry Cold Foam
- Wash and hull strawberries. Put berries in a food processor or high powered blender and blend until smooth purée formed. To remove the seeds, press through a thin sieve.
- Add heavy cream/milk/milk alternative, vanilla, maple syrup to a cup or small bowl. Using the electric milk frother, froth until thick desired consistency is formed. It should be an airy, cloudy foam consistency.
- Once frothed, add 1 Tbsp strawberry puree, and whisk with electric frother to incorporate strawberry into puree.
- Pour strawberry cold foam on top of iced matcha. Sip and enjoy.
Notes
*Getting the consistency of the cold foam: Heavy whipping cream will work best. If you do not have heavy whipping cream, whole milk or a milk alternative such as almond milk will work well too. I used almond milk in this recipe and the consistency was similar!! Having an electric milk frother is probably essential to achieve the desired consistency. I have tried this with an electric mixer and whisk attachment and can’t seem to get that signature sweet cold foam texture that Starbucks in known for.
Looking for a hand held electric milk frother? Scroll below this recipe for our recommendations!!
What is a Matcha Whisk: It also known as a chasen, a bamboo whisk, that is designed for making matcha beverages. It is probably the most effective way to break down matcha powder and allow for oxygenation to occur to release the flavors. A normal whisk may work okay, if that is all you have, but may effect the flavor of the matcha- the bamboo whisk does not leave a flavor to the matcha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks