The strawberry matcha latte is one of the most requested iced matcha drinks in cafés today — sweet, fruity, beautifully layered, and perfect for warm UAE weather. This café-style recipe is built for a 12 oz iced latte with a focus on consistency, flavour balance and presentation, whether you're making it at home or on a café menu.
Which matcha grade to use
For a latte, a good culinary or "latte" grade matcha is the smart everyday choice — its bolder flavour holds up against milk and fruit, and it costs less for daily use. A ceremonial grade will give the cleanest colour and smoothest taste if you want to go premium. Not sure which is which? Our guide to ceremonial vs culinary grade matcha breaks down exactly when to use each. Either works in the recipe below.
Why strawberry matcha works so well
- Appeals to non-coffee drinkers
- Performs well in warm UAE weather
- Supports premium pricing
- Visually layered and easy to market
Ingredients (12 oz iced latte)
- 1 oz strawberry syrup
- 2 fresh strawberries (diced)
- 2 g matcha — culinary/latte grade recommended (or ceremonial grade for a premium version)
- 60 ml hot water (70–80°C)
- 10 oz milk of choice (dairy, oat or almond)
- Ice cubes
Preparation method
- Add 1 oz of strawberry syrup to the base of your cup.
- Add the diced strawberries to a small pitcher and muddle with the syrup until well combined.
- Fill the cup with ice.
- Pour 10 oz of milk over the ice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the matcha with hot water until smooth and lump-free.
- Slowly pour the matcha over the milk to create a layered effect.
- Garnish with a fresh sliced strawberry on the rim and serve.
Customisation tips for cafés
- Use oat milk for a creamier texture
- Reduce syrup to 0.75 oz for a less sweet profile
- Serve blended for a thicker summer drink
- Offer as a limited seasonal special
Consistency tips
- Pre-weigh matcha portions for faster service
- Prep the strawberry mix daily for freshness
- Always whisk matcha separately before pouring
A proper whisk makes a lump-free matcha far easier — see our matcha accessories. To source the matcha itself, browse the full matcha powder range or our syrup range, delivered across the UAE.
Frequently asked questions
What matcha is best for a strawberry matcha latte?
A culinary or latte grade matcha is ideal — its bolder flavour holds up against the milk and strawberry. Ceremonial grade also works and gives a cleaner colour, but it costs more.
Can I make a strawberry matcha latte without syrup?
Yes. Muddle extra fresh strawberries with a little sweetener of your choice, or blend a strawberry purée, to replace the syrup while keeping the fruit flavour.
What milk works best in a strawberry matcha latte?
Oat milk gives the creamiest result and pairs well with matcha and strawberry, but dairy, almond or any barista milk works.
Is a strawberry matcha latte sweet?
It's lightly sweet and fruity. Adjust the syrup from 0.75–1 oz to control sweetness to taste.
