Rinse and hull one cup of fresh strawberries.

Cut the strawberries into small pieces and place them in a small saucepan.

Add 1/2 cup of water and 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the saucepan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries break down, about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids.

Transfer the syrup to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.

To make the strawberry layer, you'll need to add a layer of fresh strawberry puree or homemade strawberry syrup to the bottom of your glass. Here's how to do it:

Add 1-2 tablespoons of fresh strawberry puree or homemade strawberry syrup to the bottom of a glass.

Use the back of a spoon or a small whisk to spread the puree or syrup evenly across the bottom of the glass.

Place the glass in the refrigerator to chill while you make the matcha layer.

By adding the strawberry layer first, you'll achieve that beautiful layered effect in your strawberry matcha latte. In the next section, I'll cover how to make the matcha layer.

The matcha layer is the heart of the strawberry matcha latte. To make the perfect matcha layer, follow these steps:

Combine matcha powder and hot water. Start by sifting 1-2 teaspoons of culinary or ceremonial grade matcha powder into a small bowl. Add 2-3 tablespoons of hot (but not boiling) water to the bowl.

Whisk the matcha powder and hot water. Use a matcha whisk or a small whisk to whisk the matcha powder and hot water together. Whisk the mixture until the matcha powder is fully dissolved and there are no clumps.

Add milk and sweetener of choice. Once the matcha powder is fully dissolved, add 1/2 cup of milk of your choice and a little sugar or maple syrup to the matcha mixture. You can use cow's milk, almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk or any other milk substitute.

Froth the mixture. Use an electric frother or a milk frother to froth the matcha mixture until it is creamy and frothy. If you don't have a frother, you can use a small bullet blender or a whisk.

Now that you have made the strawberry and matcha layers, it's time to assemble your delicious strawberry matcha latte. If you’re planning to drink it with boba pearls, go ahead and prepare it to have it ready. Here's how to do it:

Grab a tall glass. Make sure it's tall enough to hold both layers of the latte.

Pour the strawberry puree or syrup into the glass. Fill the glass about 1/3 full with the strawberry mixture.

Add boba pearls (optional).

Add ice (optional). I think these round ice cubes are so cute and perfect for this recipe.

Fill the next 1/3rd of the glass with your milk of choice.

Fill the last 1/3rd of the glass with the frothed matcha mixture.

Add toppings (optional). You can add whipped cream, sweet cream, fresh strawberries, or any other topping of your choice to make your drink even more delicious.

Stir the drink. Use a spoon or straw to gently stir the layers together to create a layered effect. Enjoy!