A vibrant fusion drink with sweet strawberry puree, matcha, and creamy oat milk foam, perfect for a dairy-free treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Layer
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or maple syrup
03 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
→ Matcha Layer
04 - 2 teaspoons high-quality matcha powder
05 - 4 fluid ounces hot water at 175°F
06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons agave syrup or sweetener of choice, optional
→ Oat Milk Foam
07 - 1 cup barista-style oat milk
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional
→ Assembly
10 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until strawberries soften and become syrupy. Allow to cool slightly, then blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer for a refined texture if desired.
02 - Sift matcha powder into a bowl. Add hot water and whisk vigorously using a bamboo whisk or milk frother until the mixture becomes smooth and frothy. Sweeten with agave syrup if desired.
03 - Gently heat oat milk without boiling. Whisk or froth with vanilla extract and maple syrup until the mixture reaches a thick, foamy consistency.
04 - Divide strawberry puree equally between two glasses. Add ice cubes to each glass. Slowly pour prepared matcha over the strawberry layer. Top each glass with oat milk foam.
05 - Serve immediately with a straw. Stir before drinking to combine the flavor layers.
