Description
This Iced Blueberry Matcha Latte is a refreshing, layered drink that combines homemade blueberry syrup, creamy milk, and earthy matcha for a visually stunning and delicious beverage. Perfect for warm days or a mid-day energy boost.
Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon matcha powder (ceremonial or culinary grade)
2 tablespoons hot water (about 175°F / 80°C)
3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar or honey, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the berries burst and the mixture thickens.
- Optional: Strain the syrup using a fine mesh sieve and let it cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk the matcha powder with 2 tablespoons of hot water until smooth and frothy.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes. Pour the cooled blueberry syrup into the bottom of the glass.
- Slowly pour in the milk over the back of a spoon to help it layer above the syrup.
- Gently pour the whisked matcha over the milk to form a third, green layer.
- Serve immediately. Stir before drinking if desired, or enjoy the layered look as is.
Notes
Try raspberries or strawberries in place of blueberries for a different fruity twist.
Use almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan version.
Add a drop of vanilla extract to the milk for added flavor depth.
Swap sweeteners with maple syrup or agave for different tastes.
Serve warm by heating the milk and syrup and omitting the ice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop, Whisking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
