Description
This Easy Sakura Latte boasts irresistible flavor and simple preparation. With cherry blossom syrup and matcha, it makes for a delightful homemade drink. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (240 grams)
- 4 teaspoons cherry blossom syrup
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- ½ cup hot water
- ¼ cup cream, optional (60 grams)
Instructions
- Sift the matcha powder using a fine mesh sieve into a small bowl.
- Pour ¼ cup of hot water (170℉ or 80°C) over the matcha and whisk until foamy.
- Add the remaining hot water to the matcha and mix gently until combined.
- In a separate jug or bowl, mix milk and cherry blossom syrup well.
- Fill two large glasses halfway with ice cubes and pour the Sakura milk into them.
- Slowly pour the matcha tea on top to maintain the layers.
- If desired, add a bit of cream on top before serving.
Notes
Using a bamboo whisk creates a better froth for the matcha.
Make sure the hot water is not boiling to avoid bitterness in the matcha.
Adjust the sweetness by altering the amount of cherry blossom syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latte
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg