# Needed Ingredients:
→ Strawberry Layer
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons water
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Matcha Layer
05 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
06 - 1/4 cup hot water, approximately 175°F
→ Vanilla Sweet Cream
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
08 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
09 - 1 tablespoon vanilla syrup or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract plus 1 tablespoon simple syrup
→ Assembly
10 - 1 cup ice cubes
11 - Fresh strawberry slices for garnish
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring and mashing until strawberries are soft and syrupy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool, then blend or mash until smooth. Set aside.
02 - In a bowl, sift matcha powder through a fine mesh strainer. Add hot water and whisk vigorously using a bamboo whisk or milk frother until smooth and frothy.
03 - In a small pitcher, whisk together milk, cream, and vanilla syrup until fully combined.
04 - Divide strawberry puree equally between two large glasses. Add ice cubes to each glass. Slowly pour vanilla sweet cream over the ice. Gently pour matcha over the cream to create distinct layered effect.
05 - Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries if desired. Stir thoroughly before drinking.
