What other recipes can I use the strawberry syrup in?

Try it in cocktails instead of simple syrup like in this Strawberry Margarita or anything with vodka or gin. You can drizzle it over waffles, pancakes, or oatmeal. I haven't tried it but you could even add it to coffee lattes! You can also use it to flavor plain sparkling water to make your own soda.

How much caffeine does matcha have?

Matcha is a type of green tea that naturally contains caffeine. The amount varies based on the source and freshness of the matcha powder you use. In general, 1 teaspoon of matcha has approximately 65mg of caffeine. In comparison, one shot of espresso has about 40-80 mg of caffeine.

Iced Strawberry Oat Matcha Latte

Description

Learn how to make your own Starbucks Iced Strawberry Oat Matcha Latte at home with this easy copycat recipe!

Ingredients

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Strawberry Syrup

2 cups chopped fresh strawberries (6-7 strawberries)
1 cup cane sugar*
1 cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Strawberry Oat Matcha Latte

Handful of ice
1-2 strawberries, diced (optional)
2-3 tbsp strawberry syrup
1/2 cup oat milk
1 tsp matcha powder** (I use ceremonial matcha)
1/3 cup hot water
1 strawberry for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Strawberry Syrup

Add chopped strawberries, cane sugar, and water into a small saucepan. Bring everything to a boil stirring often to make sure the sugar dissolves.
Lower the heat and simmer the syrup for 15 minutes. Take off the heat and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. This will help the syrup absorb even more strawberry flavor.
Strain the syrup into a large measuring cup through a fine mesh strainer and stir in the vanilla extract if using. Pour the syrup into an airtight glass jar and store the syrup in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Strawberry Oat Matcha Latte

Fill a tall glass with ice and diced strawberries.
Pour strawberry syrup over the ice.
Froth your oat milk if desired and pour it over the syrup.
Sift your matcha into a cup or a bowl and pour hot water over it. Whisk using a matcha whisk or a handheld milk frother.
Pour the matcha over the milk and garnish with a strawberry if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

* Sugar: Cane sugar is the ideal choice here because it’s flavorless and it’s what Starbucks uses in their syrups. You can use maple syrup or agave if you don’t have or don’t want to use cane sugar. I don’t recommend brown sugar or dark brown sugar because the flavor would overpower the strawberry flavor too much. If you use agave, you might want to use only ¾ cup because it’s sweeter than sugar.

** Matcha: Starbucks uses matcha mixed with sugar so their drinks will always be sweeter and they'll use much more matcha than you normally would. 1 teaspoon of 100% pure matcha is enough for a Grande-sized Starbucks drink.

The syrup makes enough for 8 servings if you use 3 tbsp per serving. Or 12 servings if you use 2 tbsp.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 250
Sugar: 17.5 g
Sodium: 50 mg
Fat: 6.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Trans Fat:
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5.5 g