Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
Updated Apr 14, 2026
Easy strawberry matcha latte made with fresh strawberries, matcha powder, and your milk of choice. Cheaper than Starbucks and comes together in 10 minutes.
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My Iced Strawberry Matcha is Soo Good!
I first saw this Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte on social media (along with pretty much everyone else!) and literally ran to my kitchen to figure out how to recreate this popular Starbucks recipe. It’s so good, lightly sweet, and soo beautiful to look at.
I just can’t bring myself to buy it when it’s so simple to make at home. Plus, DIY-ing it costs less and has better ingredients. This Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte starts by chopping up strawberries and sugar, then adding your milk of choice and matcha. I’ve been absolutely loving it as an afternoon pick-me-up (matcha has caffeine after all!).
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Iced Strawberry Matcha Ingredients
- Strawberries: Fresh works best because you can chop and muddle them easily with the sugar. If you only have frozen, thaw them first. Raspberries or blueberries can be used as a substitute if strawberries aren’t available.
- White sugar: Chopping the strawberries with sugar draws out their juice and creates a quick puree without a blender. Honey or maple syrup can be used instead; start with about 2 tablespoons since both are sweeter than sugar.
- Matcha: Look for it in the tea aisle or at a specialty grocery store. Ceremonial grade matcha will give you a smoother, less bitter flavor. Culinary grade works but can taste a little sharper.
- Milk: Whole milk gives the creamiest result, but oat, almond, coconut, and pistachio milk all work. If you want to make your own, try this Homemade Oat Milk.
- Ice: As needed to fill the glasses. This is a cold drink, so don’t be shy with the ice; it’s what keeps the layers from mixing immediately when you pour.
How to Make an Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte Recipe
Homemade iced strawberry matcha latte with fresh strawberries, matcha, and milk. Easy to make at home in about 10 minutes and better than the Starbucks version.
Ingredients
- 5-7 strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
- ½ cup hot water
- Ice as needed
- 1 cup milk of choice
Instructions
- Place the strawberries on a cutting board and chop coarsely. Add the sugar on top of the strawberries and continue to chop until the strawberries are finely minced and muddled. Set aside.
- Place the matcha powder in a small bowl or spouted measuring cup. Add half the boiling water to the matcha and whisk until there are no more clumps and the mixture is completely smooth. Add the remaining hot water and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth. Set aside
- Divide the strawberry puree into 2 12-ounce cups. Fill the cup ¾ of the way with ice.
- Slowly add the milk on top of the strawberries, filling the cups about ¾ of the way full.
- Finally, slowly pour the matcha on top of the milk. Stir with a straw to combine and enjoy immediately.
Notes
My Top Tip: Stir before drinking. The layers are pretty, but the drink tastes better mixed. Give it a stir with your straw before the first sip.
Storage: While this drink is best made and then enjoyed right away, you can make a double (or triple!) batch of the strawberry puree and keep it in the fridge for up to five days.
Nutrition
Serving: 12ounces, Calories: 135kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 166mg, Potassium: 46mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 27g, Vitamin A: 204IU, Vitamin C: 18mg, Calcium: 157mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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Recipe Variations
- Reduce the sugar. The recipe calls for a quarter cup, which is on the sweeter side. Start with 2 tablespoons if you prefer a less-sweet drink, and adjust from there.
- Add vanilla extract. A small splash, about a quarter teaspoon, stirred into the matcha adds a little extra sweetness that rounds out the flavor.
- Add a squeeze of lime juice. Stir it into the strawberry puree. The citrus cuts through the sweetness, making the drink taste a little brighter.
- Try it with a different fruit. Mango, pineapple, and raspberries all pair well with matcha. Sweeter fruits work best since matcha has a slight bitterness.
- Use strawberry jam instead of fresh berries. Whisk 2 tablespoons of jam with a little hot water until thin, then use it in place of the fresh strawberry puree. Good option when strawberries aren’t in season.
- Make it a hot latte. Skip the ice, use warm milk instead of cold, and stir everything together in a mug for a hot version. Try the Hot Matcha Latte for guidance on the method.
Recipe Tips
- Chop the strawberries very finely. The goal is a smooth, pourable puree that you can drink through a straw. Keep chopping even after you add the sugar until everything is well-muddled and broken down.
- Use very hot or boiling water for the matcha. Start by whisking the matcha with half the water first until there are no lumps, then add the rest. Adding all the water at once makes it harder to break up clumps.
- Pour the matcha slowly over the milk. Adding it slowly creates the layered green-over-white look. If you dump it in, the layers blend immediately.
- Make a double batch of the strawberry puree. It keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days, so you can make multiple drinks throughout the week without starting from scratch each time. Use an extra-large cutting board when doubling, or pulse briefly in a food processor.
- Stir before drinking. The layers are pretty, but the drink tastes better mixed. Give it a stir with your straw before the first sip.
Comments
I really enjoyed reading about this homemade Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte; it’s so well-explained! The way you detailed the process makes it seem effortless, especially when compared to buying it at Starbucks. I’m curiousโcan you add some spices to this recipe to make it a bit more unique? Maybe cinnamon or something warm like nutmeg? Also, have you tried this recipe with different non-dairy milk options? I love experimenting with oat and almond milk, so it’d be interesting to see how the flavors blend. Perfect for a warm summer’s day when you’re dreaming of traveling somewhere tropical.
Iโve made this recipe with every type of milk (cow, almond, oat, coconut, pistachio) and it’s always delicious! I think cinnamon would be so good in this latte and nutmeg probably works well too. It would also be so yummy with fresh herbs like basil or even mint! I’d love to hear how it turns out if you try any fun additions!!
What matcha do you use?
I use Matcha Love Japanese culinary matcha!
Thatโs a ton of sugar for one serving! Any substitutes and if so how much of each?
I haven’t tried any alternative sweeteners but honey might work! Honey is a little bit sweeter, so I would try 2 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons of honey added to the strawberries before muddling. Let me know how it turns out if you try it!
You can use monk fruit sugar…but honestly you shouldnโt need it as the fruit makes the drink sweet. Another option besides honey, esp if you are vegan, is maple syrup.. as far as milk, I use plant based such as Ripple ๐
How much sugar do you use? It just says 1/4 on the recipe, so I tried a 1/4 tbsp and it was very bitter still ๐ needs more sweetness for sure
Oops, it should be 1/4 cup sugar! Just updated the recipe, thank you so much for pointing that out!! It should taste much sweeter now haha.
How many calories is this? Iโm trying to log this on a fitness app.
This is 135 calories. For future reference, you can find the nutrition facts in the recipe card!