Matcha and Strawberry Drink – The Most Beautiful Layered Summer Sip

The combination of matcha and strawberry drink is one of the most visually stunning drink pairings you can make at home. The deep red strawberry layer contrasts against the bright green matcha to create a drink that looks as good on Instagram as it tastes in real life.

Beyond looks, the flavor pairing is exceptional: sweet, slightly tart strawberry softens the earthy bitterness of matcha perfectly.

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 1 tsp culinary grade matcha powder
• 60ml hot water (not boiling – about 75C)
• 200ml oat milk or almond milk, cold
• Ice cubes
• Strawberry layer: 200g fresh strawberries, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp water

How to Make Matcha and Strawberry Drink

1. Make the strawberry sauce: Blend strawberries with honey and water until smooth. Strain through a sieve if you prefer no seeds. Chill in refrigerator.
2. Prepare matcha: Sift matcha powder into a small bowl. Add hot water and whisk vigorously in a W or M motion until smooth and frothy. Cool for 5 minutes.
3. Fill two tall glasses with ice.
4. Pour the chilled strawberry sauce over the ice – about 60ml per glass.
5. Slowly pour cold oat milk over the strawberry layer.
6. Gently pour cooled matcha over the back of a spoon onto the milk layer so it sits on top.
7. Serve immediately with a long straw – stir to combine when drinking.

What You’ll Need:

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Jade Leaf Matcha Organic Culinary Grade Matcha Powder

Zulay Handheld Milk Frother

Variations

• Sparkling version: Replace oat milk with sparkling water for a lighter, fizzy drink.
• Strawberry matcha latte: Use steamed milk instead of cold milk and skip the layering.
• Frozen version: Blend everything with ice for a matcha strawberry frappuccino.
• Vegan condensed milk: Add a drizzle of coconut condensed milk for extra richness.

Tips for Perfect Layers

• Pour over the back of a spoon to slow the pour and keep layers separate.
• Use a tall, clear glass to show off the beautiful color gradient.
• Chill the strawberry sauce completely before assembling – warm sauce blurs the layers.
• Photograph before stirring for the best visual effect.

FAQs:

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Yes – thaw them completely and use the juice too. Frozen strawberries actually blend smoother than fresh ones.

Why are my layers mixing?

Pour the matcha last and very slowly. The density difference between the layers keeps them separated briefly – the drink is meant to be mixed when drinking.

Can I make this ahead?

Make the strawberry sauce up to 3 days ahead and keep refrigerated. Assemble the drink fresh to order.