Coming off other viral food trends, including the Dubai chocolate bar and the sleepy girl mocktail, is the strawberry matcha. Strawberry matcha isn’t just trending, but matcha as a whole. According to Global Edge, the global market for matcha is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 9.44% between 2022 and 2027, reaching $5.5 billion in revenue.
With its earthy flavor, subtle caffeine boost, and antioxidant claims, people are swapping coffee for this green tea powder. Strawberry matcha is the summer season’s sweetest drink. It’s fruity and equally refreshing and aesthetically pleasing. Whether you’re ordering from your favorite
How To Make Strawberry Matcha
To make a simple strawberry matcha at home, all you need is strawberries (fresh or frozen), matcha powder, a sweetener of your choice (like agave), and milk (dairy or non-dairy). Start by blending strawberries with a bit of water and sweetener to create a purée. You can even add a touch of heavy cream to your strawberry mixture for a creamier finish.
Separately, whisk your matcha powder with hot water until smooth. Pour the strawberry purée into a glass with ice, then layer in the milk and slowly add the matcha mixture on top for a gradient look. Stir before sipping or enjoy the beautiful layered effect before mixing.
How To Make a Strawberry Matcha Latte
The strawberry matcha latte is a thicker, creamier version of the base drink. It’s a tad elevated and makes for a perfect pick-me-up. Begin by preparing a strawberry purée using a few strawberries and a teaspoon of honey, agave, or maple syrup. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 teaspoon of matcha powder with 2 ounces of warm water until frothy. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the strawberry purée, followed by ¾ cup of your preferred milk. Top it off with the whisked matcha. For extra indulgence add a touch of vanilla syrup or strawberry-flavored milk to enhance the sweetness.
How To Order Strawberry Matcha at Starbucks
In typical drink fashion, Starbucks began offering matcha as early as 2006 and strawberry matcha in spring 2024. Their offerings include the Iced Strawberry Matcha Tea Latte, which pairs the earthy flavors of matcha with a sweet strawberry cold foam.
“The strawberry element of the drink makes it more familiar and accessible, encouraging customers who have never tried matcha to do so,” Roshnee Dattani, Senior Beverage Developer at Starbucks EMEA, stated on Starbucks’ official website.
Additionally, the food brand offers the Iced Strawberry Oat Matcha Latte, which features matcha, oat milk, pieces of strawberries and strawberry flavored syrup. On the frappuccino side, Starbucks even has a Strawberry Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino on its menu.
However, you can always order your own rendition of a strawberry matcha, catering the drink ingredients to your liking. For example, people on TikTok recommend asking your barista for a custom matcha. Then, the additions can include oat or almond milk, a scoop of strawberry purée or blended strawberries, and vanilla or strawberry syrup. As an added bonus, you can also ask for strawberry cold foam on top to give your drink that extra flair.