Dairy-Free Strawberry Matcha Latte

# Components:

→ Strawberry Layer

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and sliced

02 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup

03 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Matcha Layer

04 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder

05 - 1/4 cup hot water, approximately 175°F

→ Milk Layer

06 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened oat milk

07 - Ice cubes as needed

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, maple syrup, and water. Simmer over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until strawberries soften and release their juices. Mash lightly with a fork, then let cool to room temperature.

02 - Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl or measuring cup, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids or reserve for another use.

03 - In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water until completely dissolved and frothy.

04 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes. Divide the strawberry syrup evenly between the glasses.

05 - Pour oat milk evenly into each glass over the strawberry layer.

06 - Gently pour the matcha mixture over the oat milk to create a layered effect.

07 - Serve immediately, stirring before drinking if desired.

# Expert Advice:

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It's naturally vegan and dairy-free, so you can sip it without worrying about what's in your body.
The layered effect is restaurant-worthy but takes just 15 minutes to make at home.
Strawberry and matcha sounds unexpected, but the sweet-earthy balance is absolutely addictive.

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The water temperature for matcha matters more than you'd think—boiling water makes it taste bitter and slightly burnt, while the right temperature unlocks its naturally sweet, grassy notes.
If your strawberry syrup is still warm when you pour the oat milk, it will break up the layers, so let it cool completely or even chill it first if you're after that Instagram-worthy effect.

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