Discover how to recreate Starbucks’ vibrant Strawberry Matcha Latte at home. This refreshing drink features a sweet strawberry compote layered beneath frothy ceremonial‐grade matcha and creamy milk. Enjoy an easy, Instagram-worthy beverage perfect for warm afternoons or as a special treat.

This copycat recipe delivers the same velvety texture and balanced sweetness you love from Starbucks, with the freedom to customize sugar levels, milk choices, and dietary modifications. Serve with ice and a bubble-tea straw for the full experience.

Starbucks Strawberry Matcha Latte Copycat Recipe

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 2/3 cups fresh strawberries hulled and chopped (200g)
• 2 1/2 tbsp light brown sugar 35g
• 2 tsp matcha powder ceremonial grade
• 1/2 cup hot water 120g
• 1-2 tsp honey or agave syrup
• 2 cups cold milk 500g
• 1/2 cup heavy cream cold (120g)
• Ice cubes

Equipment

• Equipment
• Matcha bamboo whisk or electric frother
• Blender
• Fine mesh sieve (for matcha)
• Tall glasses

Method

 

1. Make the strawberry compote: In a bowl, combine strawberries and brown sugar. Stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Prepare the matcha: Sift matcha into a small bowl. Pour hot water on top and whisk vigorously until frothy. Add honey or agave and whisk to combine.
3. Blend the strawberry cream: In a blender, combine cold milk, heavy cream, and 2-3 tbsp strawberry compote. Blend until foamy.
4. Assemble: Place 2-3 tbsp compote in a tall glass. Add ice cubes. Pour strawberry cream over ice. Slowly layer frothy matcha on top.
5. Garnish: Sprinkle matcha powder or top with dried strawberry pieces if desired. Stir before drinking.

Notes

Notes
Substitutions: Use frozen strawberries if fresh unavailable. Swap dairy milk for oat, almond, or coconut milk for a plant-based version; replace heavy cream with coconut cream. Honey or maple syrup can replace brown sugar.

Tips: Whisk matcha water at a 45° angle for best froth. Freeze milk in ice cubes to avoid dilution.

Storage: Store strawberry compote and strawberry cream separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days in refrigerator. Pre-mix matcha and store in fridge for up to 24 hours; re-whisk before using.

Scaling: Double or halve the recipe ingredients proportionally.

Reheating: Not recommended; best served iced.

Nutritional: Per serving (recipe yields 2): approx 260 calories, 5g protein, 13g fat, 30g carbs.

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