Description
Sweet strawberry matcha combines Japanese tea elegance with fruity freshness, creating a delightful beverage that dances between earthy and bright flavors. Refreshing layers of matcha and strawberry swirl together, inviting you to savor each magical sip of this harmonious drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups (474 ml) fresh strawberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated cane sugar
- 1 cup (237 ml) water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) matcha powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
Liquid Components:
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) milk of choice
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant strawberry infusion by removing green tops and halving ripe strawberries, then combining them with water and sweetener in a simmering saucepan.
- Allow the fruity mixture to gently bubble and break down for approximately 10 minutes, releasing deep crimson hues and intense berry essence.
- After removing from heat, let the compote cool slightly before transforming it through either gentle straining or smooth blending to create a luscious syrup.
- Carefully preserve the strawberry elixir in a sealed glass vessel, refrigerating for future use within one to two weeks.
- Select a generously sized transparent glass and cascade the crimson strawberry syrup along its interior walls, creating an inviting base layer.
- Blanket the syrup with a crystalline layer of ice cubes, then cascade cold milk over the frozen surface.
- Retrieve high-quality matcha powder and delicately sift it through a fine mesh screen to eliminate potential clumps and ensure silky texture.
- Introduce hot water to the powdered green tea, wielding a specialized bamboo whisk to create a frothy, emerald-toned liquid with gentle circular motions.
- Gracefully pour the aerated matcha atop the milk, watching the verdant liquid merge with the creamy white backdrop.
- Using a long stirring implement, blend the layers together, creating a mesmerizing marbled effect before savoring this harmonious beverage.
Notes
- Select ripe, deep red strawberries for maximum sweetness and vibrant flavor in the syrup.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like honey or agave for different taste profiles and dietary needs.
- Adjust syrup consistency by simmering longer for a thicker texture or adding less water for concentrated flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, swap cow’s milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk to create a plant-based matcha drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg