Dairy Free Vegan Oat Milk Strawberry Matcha Latte
This layered drink is a feast for the eyes before it even hits your lips — vivid pink strawberry sauce at the base, creamy frothed oat milk in the middle, and a deep green matcha crown on top. The homemade strawberry sauce is the real star here, cooked down with maple syrup until it's jammy and concentrated, then strained silky smooth so every sip is pure fruit flavor. Ceremonial-grade matcha brings a grassy, slightly sweet depth that plays beautifully against the berry brightness, and whisking it with water at the right temperature keeps it smooth and foam-topped rather than bitter or gritty. Oat milk pulls everything together with a naturally creamy body that froths up beautifully — no dairy needed, and no compromise on that café-style texture. The slow pour technique over the back of a spoon is the trick to keeping those gorgeous distinct layers intact right up until you stir and drink. It's the kind of drink that makes a regular morning feel like a serious treat, and it's surprisingly straightforward once you have your components ready.
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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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