# What You'll Need:
→ 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 strawberries, sliced, for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring and mashing until strawberries soften and become syrupy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool, then blend or mash until smooth and set aside.
02 - Sift matcha powder into a bowl. Add hot water and whisk vigorously using a bamboo whisk or milk frother until the mixture achieves a smooth and frothy consistency.
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 ice. Gently pour matcha over cream to create distinct layers.
05 - Top with sliced fresh strawberries if desired. Stir before consuming.
