Sakura Matcha Soda (Sparkling Matcha Drink)
This sakura matcha soda is a mix of matcha with sparkling water and a hint of cherry blossom syrup.
Equipment
- Matcha whisk or frother
Ingredients
- 1 tsp high quality drinking matcha
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 can cherry blossom flavored sparkling water or regular sparkling water
- 2 tsp cherry blossom syrup
- ice for two cups
Instructions
- Sift matcha into a bowl wide enough for your matcha whisk (or into a cup that will fit your frother).
- Heat water until almost boiling. Pour 1/3 cup water into bowl with matcha and whisk or froth until matcha is well mixed and foamy on top.
- Fill two glasses to the top with ice. Pour sparkling water in both glasses, leaving about 1/2 inch empty at the top.
- Pour a teaspoon of cherry blossom syrup into each glass.
- Evenly divide the matcha into both cups; it should reach almost to the top edge.
- Serve immediately, mixing well before drinking.