This is the Sakura Matcha Latte ($12.80) from Kamakura Warabimochi, a seasonal beverage released in line with sakura season in Japan and featured sakura-flavoured warabimochi layered with milk, freshly whisked matcha, whipped cream, and a dusting of pink sugar.
On tasting, the warabimochi offered a soft, drinkable texture and a refined floral sakura flavour with mellow sweetness. This subtle sweetness offset the natural bitterness of the unsweetened matcha without overwhelming it. Notably, the sakura profile lacked the savoury or briny notes often associated with salted sakura leaves, instead presenting as purely floral and elegant. The grassy notes was left to the matcha itself, creating a pleasing balance.
When stirred together, the components formed a harmonious blend of floral and vegetal notes, with the whipped cream gradually melting to contribute a richer, creamier finish over time. The result was a delicately layered beverage that evolved with each sip.
Overall, this was a thoughtfully composed, seasonally inspired drink with a refined flavour profile. Elegant and well-balanced—worth purchasing.