A delicious refreshing drink with the aroma of your favorite berries will bring pleasure and definitely provide benefits. It is based on Japanese matcha tea and fresh home-grown fruits. You can use strawberries from the store. We will tell you how to make a matcha strawberry mocktail at home and what rules must be followed.
Two simple steps to create a healthy refreshing drink
In order not to be distracted during the cooking process, collect all the necessary ingredients and devices near you. Check the list:
- Quality tea from Matchaer.
- Vegetable milk.
- Ice.
- Sweet fragrant strawberry.
- Chavan (bowl).
- Kitchen scales.
- Chasen (bamboo whisk).
- Chasaku (spoon).
- Strainer for sifting tea.
The first stage: we prepare classic matcha
Measure 2 grams of tea and send it to a chavan , sifting through a strainer. This is an important step for making lump-free matcha. We recommend using the Yabukita variety with an elegant aroma and original astringency, as well as a pleasant fruity taste. Okumidori would be an excellent choice . It produces matcha with a deep rich taste, a light pleasant sourness and a refreshing aroma. The classic option is the Saemidori variety . It is distinguished by a delicate aroma of flowers and field herbs combined with the taste of apple and walnut.
Prepare hot water. For a portion of matcha, you need to take 40–50 ml.
Helpful tip: Do not use boiling water. Wait until it cools down to 60-80 degrees. This will allow you to preserve the valuable substances of the matcha and will not spoil the taste of the finished drink.
Add the water to the bowl and mix the ingredients vigorously for 30-40 seconds. For the best effect, perform movements in the form of the letter W. Use chasen until the lumps are completely dissolved and a dense foam is formed.
Read about how to choose, use and care for a matcha whisk in the article "5 simple steps to care for your matcha"
The second stage: prepare the puree and mix the ingredients
Grind aromatic strawberries in a blender until pureed. It should not have large pieces. Send the puree to the bottom of the glass.
Measure 100-150 ml of vegetable milk. Take one that is harmoniously combined with fragrant strawberries. We recommend rice, banana or soy. Add ice, then milk and freshly made matcha to a puree glass. Let it taste!
Useful tips for the correct preparation of matcha
- Measure the necessary ingredients simply and quickly. 2 g of matcha powder is one cup of bitter. 40–50 ml of water is ¼ of a standard glass.
- Add a few drops of sweetener to the matcha . Maple, vanilla syrup or honey are perfect. They soften the taste of a rich drink.
- Follow the rules for storing matcha powder , this will prevent the product from spoiling quickly. It is optimal to use it within 2-3 weeks after opening the package. Be sure to store in the refrigerator.
Enjoy a strawberry iced matcha latte in the morning. A drink with a unique taste will give pleasure and provide a pleasant cheerfulness. To choose the best matcha for homemade mocktails or to buy Japanese tea in Ukraine, consult our managers on Instagram or Telegram .
