Cherry Blossom Pour Over with Sakura Cream
A delightful spring coffee with sweet cherry blossom cream and subtle floral notes
February 2, 2025
Love the magic of cherry blossom season? This dreamy pour-over coffee combines the delicate flavors of sakura with smooth, medium-roast coffee and a cloud-like cherry blossom cream that'll transport you straight to Japan in springtime!
This coffee is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using a light-medium roast coffee brings out the subtle floral notes, while our homemade sakura cream adds a gentle sweetness. Perfect for celebrating spring mornings or whenever you want a touch of Japanese-inspired elegance.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this springtime coffee creation!
- Beautiful pink-tinted cream that's Instagram-worthy
- Perfectly balanced sweetness from natural cherry blossom syrup
- Quick and easy to prepare at home
- Unique seasonal flavor that captures spring in a cup
Cherry Blossom Pour Over with Sakura Cream
A delightful spring coffee with sweet cherry blossom cream and subtle floral notes
Cherry Blossom Coffee, Sakura Coffee, Japanese Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Spring Coffee, Floral Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Gooseneck kettle
- Scale
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Coffee mug
Ingredients
- 20g medium-roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water at 200°F
- 2 tbsp cherry blossom syrup
- 120ml heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp pink food coloring (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee to filter and create a small well in the center
- Pour 60ml hot water in circular motion and let bloom for 30 seconds
- Gradually add remaining water in steady circular motions
- While coffee brews, whip heavy cream with 1 tbsp cherry blossom syrup and pink food coloring until soft peaks form
- Add remaining syrup to brewed coffee and stir
- Top with sakura cream and serve immediately
Pro Tips
- Use filtered water heated to 200°F (93°C) for the best extraction
- Make the sakura cream ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Look for genuine cherry blossom syrup for authentic flavor - artificial versions won't give the same result
- Pre-wet your filter to avoid any paper taste in your final brew
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 52mg, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 125mg, Sugar: 12g, Calcium: 35mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT14M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
