Emulsifier Free Vegan Oat Milk Strawberry Matcha Latte
This layered drink is a feast for the eyes before it even hits your lips — vivid strawberry at the base, creamy oat milk in the middle, and a grassy-green matcha crown on top. The strawberry sauce is made from scratch by simmering fresh or frozen berries with maple syrup and water, then straining them into a silky, naturally sweet syrup that needs nothing else to taste incredible. Because every component is made from whole, simple ingredients, there are no hidden additives or emulsifiers to worry about — just fruit, oat milk, matcha, and a touch of maple. Ceremonial-grade matcha gets whisked with hot water at the right temperature to coax out its smooth, umami-rich flavor without any bitterness. Frothing the oat milk — either in a blender or with a handheld frother — gives the drink that café-style creaminess without relying on any stabilizers or thickeners. Pouring the matcha over the back of a spoon keeps those gorgeous layers distinct right up until you take your first sip. It's the kind of drink that makes a slow morning feel genuinely luxurious.
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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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