Cherry Blossom Pour Over with Sakura Salt
A delightful iced coffee with sweet cherry blossom flavor and a pinch of sakura salt
January 18, 2025
Looking for a taste of Japanese spring? This Cherry Blossom Pour Over brings together smooth coffee with delicate sakura flavors and a hint of pink salt that'll transport you straight to Japan during hanami season!
This refreshing drink is super simple to make at home. Just combine light-roasted coffee with cherry blossom syrup and top it with our special sakura salt. We use single-origin beans from Ethiopia for their natural floral notes that perfectly match the cherry blossom theme.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to experience coffee with a Japanese twist! Here's why you'll love this recipe:
- Beautiful pink-tinted drink that's perfect for Instagram
- Unique combination of floral and salty notes
- Easy to customize the sweetness level
- Refreshing spring drink that works hot or iced
Cherry Blossom Pour Over with Sakura Salt
A delightful iced coffee with sweet cherry blossom flavor and a pinch of sakura salt
Cherry Blossom Coffee, Sakura Coffee, Japanese Coffee, Iced Pour Over, Floral Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Digital scale
- Kettle
- Serving glass
Ingredients
- 20g light roast coffee beans
- 240ml filtered water
- 15ml cherry blossom syrup
- 1/4 tsp sakura salt
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee to filter
- Pour 50ml hot water for blooming and wait 30 seconds
- Gradually pour remaining water in circular motion
- Add cherry blossom syrup to serving glass
- Fill glass with ice cubes
- Pour coffee over ice
- Sprinkle with sakura salt
- Stir gently before serving
Pro Tips
- Use filtered water at 200°F (93°C) for the best extraction
- Grind your coffee beans just before brewing for maximum freshness
- Start with less syrup and adjust to taste - you can always add more
- Crush the sakura salt between your fingers when sprinkling for even distribution
Calories: 85kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 0.5g, Fat: 0g, Sodium: 180mg, Potassium: 100mg, Sugar: 20g, Fiber: 0g