Spring is coming up fast and soon Japan will be fully immersed in cherry blossom fever. In the meantime, Japan’s coffee shops and cafes are making sure there will be a ton of springtime beverages to choose from.

From Starbucks’ blossom tree foam art, to Tully’s Tom and Jerry collaboration drinks, each drink seems more elaborate than the last. One venue that puts special consideration into the look of the drink is Lindt. The famous chocolatier has various cafes around Japan, which puts their expertise to some luxurious beverages and desserts.

This year’s spring drink is a ‘Sakura Caramelized Chocolat Drink’ which they believe will let you experience full blossoming sakura in just one gulp. The beverage’s base is a white chocolate drink, with a blend of two types of cherry, achieving the pretty light pink colour.

The toppings include pink caramelization, chocolate decorations, and sakura sauce, all to give the gorgeous impression of falling sakura dancing in the wind.

But the sakura fest doesn’t stop at the drink menu, there’s also some limited-time-only macarons to be had. One is filled with sakuranbo puree and white chocolate ganache, while another has a green ‘sakura leaf’ in the middle.

These springtime treats are currently on sale in branches Lindt Chocolat Boutique and Cafe in Japan until 3rd April 2022.


By - grape Japan editorial staff.