Adapt the sourness and sweetness to your taste– I personally prefer this recipe subtle, almost as a refreshing flavored water, but you may add more lemon juice or sweetener if you prefer.

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As you do so, dip the flower head in the soaking water a few times so the petals point upward and lie in the same direction. Although a great option to use if you don’t have fresh cherry blossoms, the syrup can still have a bit of a salty flavor. If you do not add any sweeteners or sugar substitutes to your Sakura tea, it is virtually calorie-free – which is great news for those seeking to lose weight or simply manage their weight better. It contains nutrients that prevent the production of nitric oxide, which is one of the base cellular chemical compounds that causes and aggravates skin inflammation.A Sakura latte is a delicious and visually appealing drink that celebrates the beauty of the cherry blossoms. This can easily be done by leaving out the matcha powder and water and using only blossom flower flavor.

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For a salted sakura tea: soak the blossoms for 5 minutes in warm water first to wash off some of the salt. I still remember those beautiful spring days, when the first thing I do in the morning is sipping my favorite sakura tea underneath the falling pink petals. Invite your friends or family to the park for a picnic day (post-covid of course) and serve them sakura tea in a fancy cup ! If you’ll be making a batch for a celebration, arrange the macarons on elegant serving-ware and garnish with fresh cherry blossoms for a beautiful decorative finish!

The broad, jagged leaves are a member of the mint family, although if you ask me, they have a flavor reminiscent of toasted cumin and sharp citrus. If you already watched Alice In Wonderland, you would be amazed at how elegant their tea party looks! I recommend making this Sakura Matcha Latte on the spot and serving immediately for the best possible texture and flavor. Well, in the Japanese culture sakura cherry blossoms are believed to be a symbol of impermanence, of something that comes in spring but fades away. Check out my floral Rose Simple Syrup, this silky smooth Rose Milk Tea or the aromatic and delicious Basbousa Cake with Roses.