Sakura Strawberry Latte
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Sakura Strawberry Latte
Description
The Sakura Strawberry Latte combines fresh strawberries blended with milk and flavored by cherry blossom syrup, resulting in a creamy, smooth drink with a gentle floral aroma. The inclusion of ice chills the blend, making it refreshing and ideal for warmer weather. The addition of matcha powder dissolved in hot water as an optional layer introduces a subtle, grassy bitterness against the sweetness of the strawberry and syrup base, providing balance and depth. This layered preparation highlights both fruity and earthy characteristics within the same beverage.
The drink is served cold in a tall glass, with milk added on top for a creamy finish. Garnishing with diced fresh or freeze-dried strawberries adds visual appeal and a slight contrasting texture. The straw allows for mixing to adjust flavors as you drink. This makes it suitable as a specialty drink at home or for guests seeking a unique strawberry-floral experience.
Ingredients
Sakura Strawberry Latte:
- strawberry a handful, fresh
- ½ C milk of your choice
- 1 tablespoon cherry blossom syrup or to taste, sakura
- ice
- milk extra, to top
- strawberry optional, as garnish, freeze-dried or fresh, diced
Matcha option:
- ¼ C water hot
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
Instructions
Sakura Strawberry Latte:
- In a high-speed blender, combine fresh strawberries and milk and blend until smooth.
- To a tall glass, add in sakura cherry blossom syrup to your taste.
- Next, add in ice and the blended strawberry milk.
- Top with additional milk.
- Add a few diced strawberries (or freeze-dried strawberries) to the drink (optional).
- Stick in a straw, give it a stir and enjoy.
Matcha option:
- Whisk together hot water and matcha together until frothy.
- Prepare the Sakura Strawberry latte as above.
- After topping with additional milk, pour the matcha over top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 209IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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