Sakura Chery Blossom Latte
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
Sakura Simple Syrup
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons sakura powder
- 2-3 drops vanilla extract optional
Latte
- 3 ounces espresso or strong coffee
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon sakura powder
Instructions
Sakura Simple Syrup
- Microwave the water and sugar together in a microwave safe container (I prefer a Pyrex 2 cup measuring cup) in 30 second blasts until the sugar has dissolved, usually 1 or 1 and a half minutes.
- Once done heating, mix in the 2 tablespoons of saukra powder and 2-3 drops of vanilla extract, to taste. The vanilla is optional but adds a little dimension and helps make the overall taste creamier and slightly less floral in a good way.
- You can refrigerate it for up to 5 days if preferred.
Make the Latte
- Brew your espresso or strong coffee. If using strong coffee, I prefer 3 ounces, espresso you may want only 2.
- In the meantime, heat the ½ cup of milk in a microwave safe container (again, the Pyrex measuring cup is perfect here) in 30 second increments. Mine was hot to the touch in 1 minute.
- Mix in the ½ teaspoon of sakura powder and froth with a milk frother.
- In your coffee cup, add 1 tablespoon of the sakura simple syrup and then top with the coffee/espresso.
- Use a spoon to hold back the foam as you pour the heated milk in, then gently release the foam atop the latte.
- Top with dried flower petals if desired.