Step 1

Add cherry juice, sugar, water and whole cherries in a pot. Cook down on low heat until the cherries become tender and all the sugar has been dissolved (about 3-5 minutes). Use a spatula to roughly break up the cherry pieces. The mixture shouldn't bubble, so remove from heat as needed. Once combined, add vanilla bean paste and stir in.

Step 2

Prepare a glass with ice and heat water to 175F. Sift matcha into a bowl then whisk until smooth and no clumps remain. To the glass, add syrup, milk and top off with matcha. Stir and enjoy.