# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Purée
01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon water
→ Matcha Latte
04 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
05 - 2 tablespoons hot water at 175°F
06 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based such as oat or almond)
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries soften and become syrupy. Mash lightly with a fork or blend until smooth. Set aside.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water using a bamboo whisk or regular whisk until smooth and frothy.
03 - Heat milk in a saucepan or microwave until steaming but not boiling. Froth using a milk frother, handheld whisk, or by shaking in a jar.
04 - Divide strawberry purée evenly between two mugs.
05 - Pour hot, frothed milk over strawberry purée in each mug.
06 - Gently pour whisked matcha over milk to create a layered effect.
07 - Sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired. Stir gently before drinking.