a blooming cherry blossom branch: cherry blossom leaf powder is a key ingredient in the sakura matcha latte
2 Servings
10 Minutes
343 Cals

Spring Time and Cherry Blossoms: Sakura Matcha Latte

It’s that magical time of year on the subtropical islands of Okinawa, and the cherry blossoms are in their full array of color and fragrant aroma! This Sakura Matcha Latte is light, refreshing and offers a subtle hint of cherry blossom flavor, known as Sakura. Celebrate spring with this bright, frothy beverage!
It’s that magical time of year on the subtropical islands of Okinawa, and the cherry blossoms are in their full array of color and fragrant aroma! This Sakura Matcha Latte is light, refreshing and offers a subtle hint of cherry blossom flavor, known as Sakura. Celebrate spring with this bright, frothy beverage!
It’s that magical time of year on the subtropical islands of Okinawa, and the cherry blossoms are in their full array of color and fragrant aroma! This Sakura Matcha Latte is light, refreshing and offers a subtle hint of cherry blossom flavor, known as Sakura. Celebrate spring with this bright, frothy beverage!
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tbsp superfine sugar (superfine dissolves faster than granulated, but granulated will do)
  • 2 tsp matcha powder
  • 1/4 tsp Sakura leaf powder
  • 2 cups whole milk (or milk of your choice)
Instructions
Prep: 10M
Cook:
Ready In: 10M
  1. Heat water with sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat when the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Pour sugar syrup into a small blender and add matcha and Sakura powder. Blend until smooth.
  3. Fill two glasses with ice. Divide Sakura Matcha Latte syrup between each glass.
  4. Pour milk into each glass and stir. Milk can be blended for a frothy effect!
Nutritional Info
Per Serving:
343 calories; 10.2g fat; 5.1g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 48.5g carbohydrates; 1.2g fiber; 11.6g protein; 41mg cholesterol; 404mg sodium; 26.3g sugar; 2 servings.Full nutrition guide
Nutritional Info
Per Serving:
343 calories; 10.2g fat; 5.1g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 48.5g carbohydrates; 1.2g fiber; 11.6g protein; 41mg cholesterol; 404mg sodium; 26.3g sugar; 2 servings.Full nutrition guide