Ginger Free Vegan Oat Milk Strawberry Matcha Latte
This vibrant layered drink is the kind of thing you'd pay way too much for at a trendy café, and it's honestly even better when you make it at home. A silky strawberry sauce — cooked down with maple syrup until jammy and bright — sits at the base, followed by creamy frothed oat milk and a cloud of earthy ceremonial-grade matcha on top. Every sip pulls all three layers together in the most satisfying way. The whole thing is completely plant-based, relying on oat milk for that rich, café-style body without any dairy. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to ginger, this is the kind of coffeehouse-style drink that's usually a minefield of hidden spices in syrups or flavored powders — here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The slow pour technique keeps those gorgeous distinct layers intact right up until you take that first sip, making it as stunning to look at as it is to drink.
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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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