Legume Free Vegan Strawberry Matcha Latte
Few drinks manage to look this stunning while also tasting genuinely refreshing, and this iced latte delivers on both counts. Vibrant ruby strawberry syrup, creamy oat milk, and a grassy, slightly sweet matcha layer come together in a glass that practically begs to be photographed before you drink it. The homemade strawberry syrup is the real secret ā simmering fresh or frozen berries with maple syrup coaxes out a concentrated, jewel-bright flavor that no store-bought version can match. Whisking the matcha with water at the right temperature keeps it smooth and mellow rather than bitter, and pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon creates that gorgeous layered effect. Every ingredient here is naturally free of legumes, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved ā just straightforward, beautiful components. It comes together in well under half an hour and serves two, making it an easy weekend treat or an impressive drink to set in front of a guest.
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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 175Ā°f / 80Ā°c)
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional)
For the latte
- 1 Ā½ cups oat milk or other plant-based milk, cold
- 1 Ā½ 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 4ā5 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 3ā4 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 175Ā°F / 80Ā°C ā 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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