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This easy homemade Iced Strawberry Milk Matcha Latte is the iced matcha you’ll want to be making summer long. Homemade strawberry milk, fresh strawberry jam, and a touch of vanilla are all stirred together with matcha tea. Serve this sweet summery strawberry latte over ice. A wonderful iced tea to enjoy whenever the craving hits!
I never really thought I’d be saying this about matcha, but I’m genuinely so excited to share this recipe. Not only do I love the drink itself, but I love how pretty this latte is. It’s ever so perfectly sweet, totally delicious, and beautiful!
To back up a little for you, I’m not someone who regularly enjoys tea. I do love a homemade lemon hibiscus iced tea, but I make it more like lemonade and less like tea.
My whole life I’ve wanted to be a tea drinker. But every time I give it yet another try, I realize again that it’s just not something I enjoy. I know, crazy.
Matcha on its own I could never do, but up until now, I’d never tried a matcha latte. After years of hearing everyone gush over their matcha I figured I’d try a sweetened version. I love the swirled look of the Starbucks strawberry pink drink, so I turned that into a matcha latte.
Perfection beyond belief. I know that there are many strawberry matcha lattes around, but I have to say, I think it’s the strawberry milk that’s the game-changer.
Here are the details
Honestly, this is really simple. You have to start with the strawberry milk. I make it with milk, strawberry jam, and a touch of vanilla.
Now, I did make my own jam. Obviously, this isn’t something you have to do. But I will say, if you have strawberries on hand, you should really make the jam! It’s just strawberries, honey, lemon, and vanilla simmered together until jammy. It’s 100x more delicious than anything from the store. It’d be amazing on toast or even a PB&J.
Blend the milk with the jam and a little vanilla until it’s creamy and frothy. Depending on the milk you use, this mix should be super thick and creamy. Not as thick as cream, but definitely thick like whole milk.
I have been using pistachio milk, but any milk will do.
The rest is easy. You need to bloom the matcha with hot water, then add additional cold water, and whisk until frothy. If you want a sweeter latte, you can add some honey. I love to use a lavender honey. It makes the latte just that much more special.
Pour the strawberry milk over ice, then add the matcha. Mix and enjoy. It’s the strawberry milk that really does it for me. When mixed with the matcha it adds the perfect creamy, sweetness to the earthiness of the matcha.
So yummy – simple, but absolutely perfect.
If you want to be fancy
If you want to be fancy, make ice cubes! I made coconut lavender, coconut matcha, and then blueberry. Once they melted into the latte I loved them all. The combo of the matcha + blueberry is especially awesome, and I love that they don’t water the latte down. The homemade cubes keep the drink ice-cold and creamy.
Have fun with the ice!
Looking for other fun summer recipes, try these:
Iced Brown Sugar Latte with Shaken Espresso
4 Ingredient Creamy Fruit Popsicles
5 ingredient Raspberry Peach Sherbet
Lastly, if you make this iced strawberry milk matcha latte, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Iced Strawberry Milk Matcha Latte
Servings: 1 latte
Calories Per Serving: 194 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Strawberry Milk
- 1/2 cup milk (I use pistachio)
- 2-3 tablespoons strawberry jam (homemade in notes)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Matcha
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon lavender or regular honey (optional)
Instructions
- 1. To make the strawberry milk. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy. 2. To make the matcha. In a bowl, whisk together the matcha and hot water until a paste forms. Add 1/2 cup cold water and the honey, if using, whisk until frothy. 3. Pour the strawberry milk over ice, then pour over the matcha. Stir to combine.
Notes
Strawberry Vanilla Jam: Add 3 cups sliced strawberries, 1/4 cup honey, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice to a medium-size pot set over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling use a potato masher or fork to break down and mash the berries. Continue to cook for 5 minutes or until the jam has reduced and thickened by 1/3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Let cool.
Just made this, sweet enough for me without honey. If I hadn’t reminded myself that the plan is to savor it while reading a book, I could have drunk the whole thing as soon as I tasted it. Amazing!
Hey Sarah,
Happy Wednesday!🌤️🌸 I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
Wow!!! I have been looking for a straight -forward iced strawberry matcha latte recipe so I could save money and make at home. TBH, I’m not the biggest fan of matcha flavor, but I love the focus it gives me especially in comparison to the jittery feeling of espresso. This recipe is perfect. It was easy to make and the balance of flavors is perfect. I barely taste the marcha- it’s just enough to balance the strawberry milk. I am thrilled with this recipe and will be making this every day from now on!! Thank you so much!!!
Hey Cassie,
Fantastic!! 🍇🍌 I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it and your comment! xx
YUM! I didn’t have any strawberry jam and didn’t feel like making any fresh so I used two tablespoons of homemade raspberry jam i had in the fridge plus one frozen strawberry just to add a little touch of strawberry-ness and it was DELICIOUS.
Hey Erin,
Amazing!! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, so glad it was a hit! xT
Hi Tieghan! I’m a bit confused by the strawberry jam recipe above in the notes and on the essentials page. Which should follow and how much vanilla should I use? Thanks!
Hi Raquel,
You can follow this recipe as written and use the jam recipe listed above. I would use 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Lovely refreshing drink, perfect for summer!
Hi Lorna,
Awesome!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it! Hope you’re off to a great Saturday! xT
That looks so good. Perhaps a small amount of previously soaked chia seeds added to jam would be good too
Great idea! Let me know if you give the recipe a try Jen! xx
I made this with detox tea and blackberry jam and it’s very nice!
Hi Laura!
Fantastic! Thanks for your comment and trying the recipe:) I am so glad it was enjoyed! xxT
Finally had a day off to make this recipe and yum!
It’s my new favorite matcha drink to make at home.
thank you
Hey there!
Happy Friday! Thanks for giving this recipe a go, I love to hear that it was a winner! ? xx
Just made the jam and I’m excited to try this tomorrow! Would it keep okay to make a bigger batch of the strawberry milk and keep it refrigerated?
Hey Mikaela,
Sure! That would work well for you! I hope you love the recipe:) xTieghan
I am a big matcha drinker and I am loving this recipe. Such a fun twist on a drink that I already love. Perfect for a summer caffeine boost!
Hey Alexandra,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks a lot for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed:) xx
What brand of matcha powder do you use, where do you get it?
Hey Erika,
Here is the link for the match powder:
https://goto.target.com/c/2773249/81938/2092?subid1=58c18d1bf051050f829e3c0b&subid2=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.halfbakedharvest.com%2Fstrawberry-milk-matcha-latte%2F&sharedid=Half%20Baked%20Harvest&subid3=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fjade-leaf-classic-culinary-matcha-green-tea-powder-mix-1oz%2F-%2FA-54498038%23lnk%3Dsametab&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fjade-leaf-classic-culinary-matcha-green-tea-powder-mix-1oz%2F-%2FA-54498038%23lnk%3Dsametab
Please let me know if you have any other questions!! xTieghan
I’ve heard so much about this tea I’m a cancer diabetic asma server alegias where can I buy it . Thank You
Here is the link for the matcha:
https://goto.target.com/c/2773249/81938/2092?subid1=58c18d1bf051050f829e3c0b&subid2=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.halfbakedharvest.com%2Fstrawberry-milk-matcha-latte%2F&sharedid=Half%20Baked%20Harvest&subid3=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fjade-leaf-classic-culinary-matcha-green-tea-powder-mix-1oz%2F-%2FA-54498038%23lnk%3Dsametab&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fjade-leaf-classic-culinary-matcha-green-tea-powder-mix-1oz%2F-%2FA-54498038%23lnk%3Dsametab
Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This recipe looks DELICIOUS! I want to make it soon. What do you use in those blueberry ice cubes? Fresh blueberries?
Hey Catherine,
Yes, I did coconut milk with fresh blueberries. Let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
How do you make the ice cubes?
Looks delicious!
Hi Deb,
If you want to be fancy, make ice cubes! I made coconut lavender, coconut matcha, and then blueberry. Once they melted into the latte I loved them all. The combo of the matcha + blueberry is especially awesome, and I love that they don’t water the latte down. The homemade cubes keep the drink ice-cold and creamy. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
How did you make the ice cubes?
Thanks!
Erika
Hi Erika,
I just mixed coconut milk with match, blueberries, and lavender. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Do you mix the coconut milk with matcha powder or do I need to mix the matcha powder with hot water like you mention in the directions for the tea?
Hi Kristine,
You are going to follow the instructions for the matcha in step 2, using hot water. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx