Celery Free Vegan Strawberry Matcha Latte
Few drinks manage to look this stunning while also tasting like a genuine treat, and this layered iced latte absolutely delivers on both fronts. Fresh or frozen strawberries are simmered down with maple syrup into a jewel-bright syrup that pools at the bottom of the glass, while whisked ceremonial matcha floats on top in a vivid green layer — the visual contrast alone is enough to stop a scroll. Oat milk ties everything together with a creamy, neutral base that lets the fruity and earthy notes shine without competing. Because every single ingredient here is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, beautiful ingredients doing their thing. The trick of pouring the matcha over the back of a spoon keeps those gorgeous distinct layers intact right up until you take that first sip. It's the kind of drink that feels like a café splurge but comes together in your own kitchen with minimal fuss.
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2 servings
For the strawberry syrup
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp water
For the matcha
- 2 tsp ceremonial or culinary-grade matcha powder
- 3 tbsp hot water (not boiling, about 175°f / 80°c)
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
For the latte
- 1 ½ cups oat milk or other plant-based milk, cold
- 1 ½ cups ice
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing the berries with the back of a spoon, until the strawberries have broken down and the mixture is syrupy, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes, then press through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl, discarding the solids. You should have about 3–4 tbsp of strawberry syrup.
- 2
Sift the matcha powder into a small bowl or measuring cup to break up any clumps. Add the hot water (about 175°F / 80°C — not boiling, which can make matcha bitter) and whisk vigorously in a zigzag motion until the matcha is fully dissolved and no dry powder remains, about 30 seconds. Stir in the optional 1 tsp maple syrup, if using.
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