Iced Strawberry Matcha with Lemon Thyme Simple Syrup 

Let me tell you, I LOVE this Iced Strawberry Matcha with Lemon Thyme Simple Syrup. The lemon thyme simple syrup is amazing in this drink. Lately, I've been obsessed with making simple syrups and experimenting with different flavours that are not the standard usual.

A friend of mine went on a trip and would send me photos of coffee shop menus she visited and I was inspired by one of the drinks on the menu. Never would I think an herb would taste delicious in a Matcha. Of course, I'm always using my favourite matcha from Soar Organics - get 20% off HERE using the code 'SPOONS' (affiliate).

How to make Lemon Thyme Simple Syrup

I love making simple syrups! They require minimal ingredients, are easy to make, and are free from preservatives. This Lemon Thyme Simple Syrup is made from the lemon thyme that grows in my garden.

What you'll need:

• Lemon Thyme (see Substitution)
• Granulated Sugar
• Filtered Water

Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until all the sugar has dissolved. Add lemon thyme and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, whisking frequently. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly before straining syrup into a small jar with a lid.

Substitution: Lemon Thyme is a difficult herb to get your hands on unless you're growing it in your garden. Substitute the Lemon Thyme with regular Thyme and add the zest of ½ a lemon.

Storage: Keep stored in the fridge for about 2-3 weeks. It can keep for longer, usually keeps for 4 weeks for me. I like to use these bottles for syrup storage, I find they work the best for half-batch syrups like we are making here.

Making the Strawberry Compote

The strawberry compote is the next item that is needed to complete our beautiful Strawberry Matcha.

What you'll need:

• Fresh or Frozen Strawberries
• Brown or Coconut Sugar

In a small saucepan add strawberries and sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once strawberries have softened use a masher to break them down. Remove from the heat once it begins to thicken and allow it to fully cool.

Strawberry Compote vs. Strawberry Syrup: Why did I choose to make a compote for this recipe instead of a syrup? Well, for texture! I love the added texture of strawberry chucks in this matcha, it gives me that bubble tea feel. Make sure you mash the strawberries small enough to get through your straws.

Let's talk about making Matcha

Recently I've been playing around with my matcha ratios. These days I've been using 1 teaspoon of matcha to 30ml of warm water for my iced matcha lattes.

Here's the thing with Matcha, quality matters. That's why I chose a brand like Soar Organics. They are always transparent and invest in third-party testing, which really solidified my trust in their products. Of course, their matcha tastes amazing too! Get 20% off HERE using the code 'SPOONS' (affiliate).