Description
Refreshing sakura iced matcha latte blends Japanese tea culture with delicate cherry blossom essence. Subtle floral notes and emerald green matcha create a cool, elegant drink perfect for spring afternoons. Savor this delightful experience by brewing with care.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1 ½ cups whole milk (or other milk of your choice), frothed if desired
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup filtered water
- ¼ teaspoon sakura leaf powder
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
- Syrup Creation: Dissolve sugar in water over gentle heat, stirring until completely integrated into a clear, sweet liquid.
- Matcha Infusion: Whisk matcha and sakura powder into the warm syrup, ensuring a smooth, vibrant green mixture with no lumps or residue.
- Chilled Preparation: Fill glasses with abundant ice cubes, creating a frosty receptacle for the luscious beverage.
- Syrup Distribution: Pour the emerald matcha syrup evenly over the ice, allowing it to cascade and chill rapidly.
- Milk Transformation: Agitate milk using a frother or vigorous whisking technique to develop a cloud-like, ethereal foam with delicate texture.
- Final Fusion: Integrate frothed milk into the matcha-infused glasses, blending thoroughly to create a harmonious, refreshing Japanese-inspired drink.
- Artistic Finish: Optional elegant garnish with a light dusting of matcha powder or a single, pristine sakura petal for visual appeal.
Notes
- Preserve Matcha Quality: Sift matcha powder before mixing to prevent clumping and ensure a smooth, vibrant green color without lumps.
- Control Sweetness Level: Adjust sugar syrup ratio based on personal taste preferences, starting with less and gradually increasing for balanced flavor.
- Master Milk Frothing: Use cold milk and tilt the frothing container at a 45-degree angle to create the most luxurious, silky foam texture.
- Chill Serving Glasses: Pre-freeze glasses for 10-15 minutes before preparing the latte to maintain optimal temperature and enhance refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg