Cherry Blossom Green Tea Latte with Coffee Jelly

A dreamy iced green tea latte with sweet cherry blossom and bouncy coffee jelly cubes

Love cherry blossoms and green tea? This refreshing drink combines the delicate sweetness of sakura with smooth matcha green tea, topped with homemade coffee jelly for an exciting textural twist. The pink and green layers create a beautiful spring-inspired drink that's both Instagram-worthy and delicious!

This creative beverage is surprisingly simple to make at home. Start with premium matcha powder, add a touch of cherry blossom syrup, and finish with your own coffee jelly cubes made from strong brewed coffee. Perfect for warm spring days or whenever you need a unique coffee-tea treat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Japanese-inspired drink brings together the best of both tea and coffee worlds! Here's why you'll love it:

Beautiful layered presentation with pink and green colors
Fun textural experience from the bouncy coffee jelly
Customizable sweetness levels
Can be made ahead - coffee jelly stays fresh for days

Cherry Blossom Green Tea Latte with Coffee Jelly

A dreamy iced green tea latte with sweet cherry blossom and bouncy coffee jelly cubes

Cherry Blossom Latte, Green Tea Latte, Coffee Jelly, Matcha Drink, Japanese Drinks, Iced Latte, Sakura Drink

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Equipment

Matcha whisk
Fine-mesh strainer
Mixing bowls
Measuring spoons
Tall glasses
Wide straws

Ingredients

2 tsp ceremonial grade matcha powder
2 tbsp cherry blossom syrup
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tsp gelatin powder
2 tbsp sugar
Ice cubes
Whipped cream for topping (optional)

Instructions

**For coffee jelly:** 1. Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tbsp cold water and let bloom 2. Heat strong coffee with sugar until dissolved 3. Stir in bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved 4. Pour into container and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight 5. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes
**For matcha base:** 1. Sift matcha into a bowl 2. Add 2 tbsp hot water and whisk until smooth 3. Stir in cherry blossom syrup
**Assembly:** 1. Place coffee jelly cubes in glasses 2. Add ice cubes 3. Pour in matcha mixture 4. Slowly add almond milk 5. Top with whipped cream if desired

Pro Tips

Use ceremonial grade matcha for the best color and flavor
Make coffee jelly a day ahead for firmer texture
Dissolve matcha in a small amount of hot water first to prevent clumping
Layer ingredients slowly over the back of a spoon for clean separation
Serve with wide boba straws to enjoy the coffee jelly pieces

Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 180mg, Potassium: 150mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 22g, Calcium: 375mg, Iron: 2mg

Iced

Dessert

Beverage

Drink

Japanese