Fresh strawberries and high-quality matcha green tea powder make the perfect summer iced tea. This strawberry matcha smashed iced tea has fantastic flavor, is easy to make, and is a perfect beverage to serve when entertaining or even at a party. Sweet, juicy strawberries paired with matcha's earthy, umami flavor create a unique and refreshing drink that’s both delicious and beautiful. It also happens to be packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals! We promise you won’t be able to find an iced tea like this at the store!
While this recipe prepares one serving, it can easily be doubled, tripled, quadrupled, or more. With just a few minutes of prep, you can treat yourself and others (if you’re willing to share), to a delicious, homemade matcha drink. There’s something about the combination of strawberries and matcha that feels decadent without being overly indulgent.
This recipe is easy to make and only requires a few minutes of prep work. While it tastes and looks decadent, it requires minimal effort. Our kind of recipe!
Recipe
Strawberry Matcha Smashed Iced Tea
Prep
5 min
Makes
1 drink
You'll need
Knife, glass, immersion blender, sieve, electric frother
Ingredients
Method
01
Chop the strawberries. Roughly chop the strawberries. If you don’t have an immersion blender, chop them finer.
02
Blend the strawberries. Add the strawberries and maple syrup to a glass and top with ¼ cup cold water. Blend slightly with an immersion blender, as smooth or chunky as you like.
03
Froth the matcha. Sift the matcha into the glass and add 1 cup cold water. Mix with an electric frother until thoroughly combined.
04
Add ice. Top with ice and enjoy.
Tips:
For a sweeter tea: Adjust the amount of maple syrup to your taste. You can also use honey or table sugar as a substitute. Alternatively, feel free to omit a sweetener entirely.
Make ahead: You can prepare the strawberry mixture and matcha separately and store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, just combine and add ice.
Variations: Add a splash of lemonade for a tangy twist, use sparkling water instead of regular water for a fizzy version, or add a sprig of mint to make this even more refreshing.
This strawberry matcha smashed ice tea is best made with a high-quality matcha green tea powder to ensure a bright, vibrant color and rich flavor. We recommend opting for a ceremonial-grade powder such as our Original Ceremonial Grade Matcha or Daily Ritual Ceremonial Matcha. You can also experiment with using one of our flavored matcha powders- we think our mango matcha powder would be delicious in this iced tea recipe!
Fresh, ripe strawberries will provide the best taste and natural sweetness. however, you can also use frozen strawberries if desired. Just be sure to thaw before using.
