Sakura Latte
A delicate and floral Japanese-inspired drink, Sakura Latte blends cherry blossom flavor with creamy milk for a calming, elegant beverage that brings spring to your cup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Sakura powder or syrup – delivers floral cherry blossom flavor and soft pink color
- Milk (dairy or plant-based) – provides a smooth, creamy base
- Vanilla extract – enhances floral aroma and adds depth
- Sweetener (optional) – balances the subtle tartness of sakura flavor
- Hot water or tea base – helps dissolve sakura powder or syrup
Instructions
- Heat your milk in a saucepan or steamer until hot but not boiling.
- Dissolve sakura powder or syrup in a small amount of hot water or warm tea.
- Combine the sakura mixture with your hot milk and add vanilla extract.
- Sweeten to taste with honey, sugar, or your preferred sweetener.
- Froth the mixture using a handheld frother or whisk until lightly foamy.
- Pour into a mug and garnish with flower petals or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Use plant-based milk to make it vegan-friendly.
- Layer with matcha for a Sakura Matcha Latte variation.
- Serve iced by pouring over ice and using cold milk.
- Pair with Japanese sweets like mochi or sakura cookies for a complete treat.
- Store sakura syrup in the refrigerator after opening.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg