A layered iced beverage featuring sweet strawberry, vibrant matcha, and creamy vanilla for a refreshing treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Layer
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons water
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Matcha Layer
05 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
06 - 1/4 cup hot water at 175°F
→ Vanilla Sweet Cream
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
08 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
09 - 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract mixed with 1 tablespoon simple syrup
→ Assembly
10 - 1 cup ice cubes
11 - Sliced strawberries for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Heat over medium-low, stirring and mashing until strawberries soften and become syrupy, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then blend or mash until smooth and set aside.
02 - Sift matcha powder into a bowl. Add hot water and whisk vigorously using a bamboo whisk or milk frother until completely smooth and frothy.
03 - In a small pitcher, whisk together milk, cream, and vanilla syrup until thoroughly combined.
04 - Divide strawberry puree equally between two large glasses. Add ice cubes to each glass. Slowly pour vanilla sweet cream over ice. Gently pour matcha mixture over the cream to create distinct layers.
05 - Garnish with sliced strawberries if desired. Stir before drinking to combine layers.
