Beef Free Vegan Oat Milk Strawberry Matcha Latte
This vibrant layered drink is the kind of thing that stops you mid-sip and makes you want to take a photo before you finish it. A jammy, maple-sweetened strawberry sauce sits at the bottom, followed by creamy frothed oat milk, and finally a silky pour of ceremonial-grade matcha on top — the colors alone are stunning in a tall glass. Every single ingredient here is entirely plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything at the coffee shop. The strawberry base is cooked down and strained until it's perfectly smooth and syrupy, which means you get that deep berry flavor without any chunky bits interrupting the layers. Whisking the matcha with water at the right temperature — around 175°F — keeps it bright and grassy rather than bitter, and the oat milk adds a naturally sweet, velvety body that pairs beautifully with both flavors. Frothing the oat milk in a blender or with a handheld frother gives it that café-quality foam without any dairy in sight. It's an impressive drink to serve to guests, but honestly easy enough to make on a slow weekend morning just for yourself.
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2 servings
For the strawberry base
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp water
For the matcha
- 2 tsp ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- 4 tbsp hot water (175°f / 80°c), divided
For the latte
- 2 cups oat milk
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, maple syrup, and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries have broken down and the mixture is syrupy, about 4–5 minutes. Transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender and blend until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, pressing on the solids. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 2
Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl to break up any clumps. Add 2 tbsp of the hot water (175°F / 80°C) per serving — 2 tbsp for each bowl if making individually — and whisk in a brisk zigzag motion until the matcha is fully dissolved and a light foam forms on the surface, about 30 seconds.
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