Iced Strawberry Vanilla Matcha

Skip the overpriced cafés - here's how to make the PERFECT Matcha at home!! 🍵

A go-to summer drink from now on.

Matcha’s been everywhere lately, and honestly, I get it if it feels a bit overhyped. Especially if you consider yourself more of a coffee person (same here, no judgment). But because matcha is a little gentler on the body — no sudden crashes or jitters — I’ve been trying to swap it in for coffee now and then. The catch? I need it to actually taste good.

So I’ve been on a bit of a mission to find matcha recipes I genuinely enjoy — and this one easily takes the top spot. It’s like a mix between a strawberry-vanilla milkshake and a subtly earthy matcha latte. The flavor combo just works, and honestly? It might be the best matcha drink I’ve ever made (and I’ve tried a lot — including some of the trendiest matcha spots in Berlin👀).

Let’s Talk Matcha

Not all matcha is the same, and using a good one makes a big difference — especially in a layered drink like this where the flavor really stands out. I use ceremonial grade matcha (specifically from Noritual Lab), which is smoother, less bitter, and has that vibrant green color you want. Culinary grade is okay for baking or lattes with lots of milk, but for something like this, you want it to taste clean and fresh.

A few quick tips:

• Sift your matcha before whisking — it prevents clumps and gives you a smoother finish.

• Use hot, not boiling water (around 60–70°C / 140–160°F). Too hot = bitter matcha.

• If you don’t have a bamboo whisk, a handheld milk frother works just as well.

• Want it extra frothy? Whisk in a zigzag “W” motion instead of stirring in circles.

It might seem like a small step in the drink, but when the matcha is prepped right, it really ties all the layers together — not too grassy, not too sweet, just a nice mellow top to balance the creamy strawberry and vanilla underneath.

🍵 Why You’ll Love This Matcha

• Creamy strawberry milkshake on the bottom

• Vanilla almond protein milk = makes it filling and sweet

• Ceremonial matcha on top for that smooth, earthy finish

• Fully dairy-free and customizable

• Looks aesthetic, tastes even better

• It actually fills you up — not just sugar and ice

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Prep Time: 5 min I 1 serving

Macros : 20g protein / 18g carbs / 5g fat / ~200kcal

Ingredients

🧊 Base:

• 5–6 ice cubes