Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte

Name: Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 lattes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup water, divided; 1/2 teaspoon matcha (green tea powder); 1/2 cup 2% milk; Ice cubes; Honey or desired sweetener, optional; Sliced fresh strawberries, for garnish, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 10 min.

Yield 2 lattes

Test Kitchen Approved

This artfully layered iced strawberry matcha latte is balanced, colorful and refreshing.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup water, divided
1/2 teaspoon matcha (green tea powder)
1/2 cup 2% milk
Ice cubes
Honey or desired sweetener, optional
Sliced fresh strawberries, for garnish, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, salt and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer; cook until the strawberries soften and release their juices, 4-5 minutes. Mash lightly with a fork. Remove from the saucepan; let cool completely.
Meanwhile, combine matcha and the remaining 1/4 cup water in a glass measuring cup; whisk until smooth.
Divide the strawberry mixture evenly between two tall glasses. Fill each glass halfway with ice. Slowly pour milk over the ice until the glass is three-quarters full. Using a spoon, carefully spoon the matcha mixture into each glass. Sweeten with honey, if desired. Garnish the rim with a sliced strawberry, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 latte: 123 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.