Ingredients
Milk Base
- 1 cup / 240 ml / 8 fl oz milk (dairy or dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp Sakura powder, plus more for garnish
Sweetener
- 1 tbsp honey (can substitute maple syrup)
Optional Topping
- 1/4 cup / 60 ml / 2 fl oz heavy cream
Instructions
- Warm milk: Pour the milk into a small saucepan and add the Sakura powder. Heat over medium-high heat on the stovetop, whisking constantly, until the milk is warm and steams, about 5 to 7 minutes. Taste the milk and add an additional tablespoon of Sakura powder if you prefer a stronger cherry blossom flavor.
- Add sweetener: Remove the milk from heat and stir in the honey or chosen sweetener. Start with 1 tablespoon and adjust sweetness to taste.
- Whip cream: Pour the heavy cream into a small, cold bowl. Using a milk frother or whisk, gently whip the cream until it becomes frothy and foamy but not stiff.
- Assemble: Pour the warm Sakura-infused milk into a cup or mug. Spoon the frothy whipped cream gently atop the milk. Garnish with a sprinkle of dried Sakura powder.
- Serve: Enjoy your Sakura Latte hot for a comforting and floral beverage experience.
Notes
- You can use dairy or plant-based milk depending on preference or dietary needs.
- If you don’t have heavy cream or prefer a lighter version, the whipped cream topping can be omitted.
- Adjust the sweetness and Sakura powder quantities to your taste for a milder or stronger flavor.
- For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and use plant-based milk and cream alternatives.
- Always whisk constantly when warming milk to prevent burning or curdling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
