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Iced latte with fresh strawberry compote — Ethiopian beans amplify the berry notes. 8 minutes. Three-layer pour: red + white + brown.
Time: 8 minutes · Equipment: Espresso machine + Milk frother · Yield: 1 serving · Cost: ~EGP 22 per cup
✅ Tested by Amr Taha · Brew Tech Reviewer · The Corner Bundle
The drink that surprises people. Strawberry and coffee — you wouldn’t think it works, but the bean’s natural berry notes meet the fruit and amplify each other.
Why this works
Single-origin Ethiopian beans naturally taste of red berries. Adding actual berries doesn’t mask the coffee — it makes the bean taste more like itself.
Ingredients
- 18g whole bean coffee — Ethiopian preferred for its berry notes
- 4 fresh strawberries (or 60g frozen)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 240ml fresh milk, cold
- 4–5 ice cubes
- 1 strawberry sliced — for garnish
How to make iced strawberry latte
- Make the strawberry compote first: mash strawberries with sugar, let sit 10 minutes. The sugar pulls juice out — that’s the syrup.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of the compote into the bottom of a 400ml glass. Save the rest for tomorrow’s drink — keeps 3 days.
- Add ice to fill two-thirds of the glass.
- Pour cold milk to within 2cm of the rim. Don’t stir yet.
- Pull a double shot (36g) directly over the back of a spoon onto the milk. Three layers: red, white, brown.
- Stir to combine right before drinking.
💡 Tip: This works with mango, passion fruit, or guava too. Match the bean to the fruit: light roast for berries, medium for stone fruit, dark for tropical.
Common questions
Does strawberry go with coffee?
Yes — surprisingly well, especially with Ethiopian or other African single-origin beans that naturally taste of red berries.
What coffee beans are best for fruity drinks?
Light-roast Ethiopian, Kenyan, or other African single origins. Their natural fruit notes amplify the added fresh fruit.
