Easy Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte Recipe for Summer
Sip on this refreshing iced matcha strawberry latte recipe for summer. After making this drink dozens of times, I’ve perfected the balance of creamy matcha, fresh strawberries, and sweetness. Keep reading for my best tips on making this drink at home. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Chicken Ramen Stir Fry with Fresh Veggies and Brown Sugar Chai Cake Recipe with Warm Spices.
Why This Easy Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte Recipe for Summer Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect for a quick summer pick-me-up
- Creamy matcha base with a natural sweetness from strawberries
- Easy to make with just a few ingredients
- A refreshing twist on traditional iced tea or coffee
What You'll Need for Easy Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte Recipe for Summer
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Matcha powder
- Honey
- Optional: Additional strawberry slices for garnish
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Milk: Use any milk of your choice, such as dairy, almond, or oat milk.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- High-quality matcha powder — Ensures a smooth, creamy matcha base for your latte → See on Amazon
- Blender — Easily blends strawberries and matcha for a smooth drink → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte Recipe for Summer
- Step 1: Hull and slice the strawberries.
- Step 2: Add strawberries, matcha powder, honey, and milk to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the blender and blend again until smooth.
- Step 4: Pour the mixture into glasses and garnish with additional strawberry slices if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte Recipe for Summer
- Pro tip: For a creamier latte, use an immersion blender to froth the milk before adding it to the blender.
- Common mistake and fix: If your drink is too thick, add more milk or water to reach your desired consistency.
- Pro tip: For a stronger matcha flavor, increase the matcha powder to 3 tablespoons.
- Pro tip: For a sweeter drink, add more honey or use a sweetened milk like vanilla almond milk.
Storing & Reheating Easy Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte Recipe for Summer
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Make-ahead tip: This drink is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare the strawberry and matcha mixture up to 1 day ahead and store it in the fridge.
Freezing Easy Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte Recipe for Summer
Not recommended for this recipe.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Not applicable. Microwave: Not applicable.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a shot of espresso to this latte for an iced matcha espresso tonic.
- Best substitution: Replace strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for a different flavor profile.
- Make-ahead: See storage notes above.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple this recipe to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your drink is too bitter, add more honey to balance the flavors.
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Easy Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte Recipe for Summer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cups ice cubes
Seasonings
- Matcha powder
- Honey
Optional Toppings
- Additional strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Hull and slice the strawberries.
- Step 2: Add strawberries, matcha powder, honey, and milk to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Step 3: Add ice cubes to the blender and blend again until smooth.
- Step 4: Pour the mixture into glasses and garnish with additional strawberry slices if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a shot of espresso to this latte for an iced matcha espresso tonic.
- Best substitution: Replace strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for a different flavor profile.
- Make-ahead: See storage notes above.
- Scaling: Easily double or triple this recipe to serve a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If your drink is too bitter, add more honey to balance the flavors.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for this recipe.
- Oven reheat: Not applicable.
- Microwave reheat: Not applicable.
- Make ahead: This drink is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare the strawberry and matcha mixture up to 1 day ahead and store it in the fridge.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 170
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 3g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sat. Fat: 1.5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte Recipe for Summer FAQs
While you can prepare the strawberry and matcha mixture ahead of time, the ice will dilute the drink if made too far in advance. It's best to make this drink fresh.
If your drink is too bitter, it's likely because the matcha powder was not high quality or it was overblended, releasing bitter tannins. Try using a higher quality matcha powder and blending for less time.
No, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer. It's a cold drink that requires blending and chilling.
Maple syrup or agave nectar can be used as a substitute for honey in this recipe. Start with a 1:1 ratio and adjust to taste.
While you can freeze the strawberry and matcha mixture, the ice in this drink will not freeze well. It's best to make this drink fresh.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte Recipe for Summer and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
