Refreshing Blueberry Matcha Layered Iced Latte
A visually stunning and refreshing iced latte combining earthy matcha with sweet-tart blueberry syrup, perfect for a vibrant pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon high-quality matcha powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water (about 175°F/80°C)
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative (almond, oat, or coconut)
- Ice cubes (as needed)
- Sweetener to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Blueberry Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, water, sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer gently over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until blueberries burst and mixture thickens slightly, about 8-10 minutes.
- Strain the Syrup: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or jar, pressing solids to extract liquid. Discard solids. Let syrup cool to room temperature or chill.
- Prepare the Matcha: Place matcha powder in a bowl. Add hot water (175°F/80°C) and whisk vigorously in a zigzag motion until fully dissolved and frothy.
- Assemble the Drink: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes. Pour cooled blueberry syrup over the ice to form the bottom layer.
- Add the Milk: Slowly pour milk or alternative over the back of a spoon held just above the syrup layer to maintain layering.
- Top with Matcha: Carefully pour whisked matcha over the milk using the back of a spoon to create a distinct green top layer.
- Serve and Enjoy: Leave layers as-is for visual effect or gently stir before drinking for blended flavor.
Notes
Use fresh blueberries for best flavor but frozen works if thawed first. Pour slowly over the back of a spoon to maintain layers. Use hot but not boiling water for matcha to avoid bitterness. The syrup can be stored in the fridge up to one week. For sweeter latte, add honey or vanilla syrup to milk before layering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 oz (350 ml) glass
- Calories: 120150
- Fat: 24
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 35
Keywords: blueberry, matcha, iced latte, layered drink, homemade, refreshing, vegan option, dairy-free, easy recipe