After a few frosty weeks, life finally feels good again: birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and the sun is shining. Can you feel it? Love is in the air.
Even if you can’t quite feel it in the air surrounding you, you will definitely be able to taste the love in these new Valentine’s Day drinks from Cherrybomb Coffee Co.
Available through the end of February is the cherry vanilla matcha, which has vanilla and cherry puree, topped with a vanilla cold foam, and the strawberry basil latte, with basil syrup lined with a strawberry puree.
Both drinks will absolutely steal your heart with their gorgeous assembly. And there’s so much more than what meets the eye — these specials will certainly have you whipped from the first sip to the last drop.
Cherrybomb’s matcha definitely leans into the umami flavor that most seek out in lattes as opposed to the astringent bitterness that some associate with tasting like grass. This sweetness lays the perfect groundwork for the cafe’s cherry vanilla matcha, which has a cherry puree drizzle and is topped with vanilla cold foam.
The puree is the perfect mix of being fruity enough to add to the sweetness while providing a little tart aftertaste that makes the drink all the more interesting.
Having the energy of being flirty and thriving, this drink encapsulates all of the good vibes of “13 Going on 30.” Like the film, this matcha is genuinely timeless and a treat that I’ll be craving through every season.
I also tried the strawberry basil latte, which I was a bit nervous about going in. While I’d never turn down such flavors in a treat, I was hesitant to swipe right on this drink. Once I got my first chug in, though, I knew this drink was meant for me.
Cherrybomb’s espresso is right up my alley. It’s definitely a lighter roast, and borders on being sweet with some nutty undertones to ground it. The basil syrup, which is house-made, is unlike any coffee flavor I’ve ever had. It’s fresh, vegetal and sweet all at the same time. The strawberry puree rounds the drink out splendidly, making it feel like something you whipped up straight from a farmer’s market.
This flavor profile feels like a fun summer fling. Distinct and nostalgic, this sip read like “Dirty Dancing.” It’s a surprisingly refreshing drink, especially when considering it’s a latte. Like the movie, it’s a unique, feel-good beverage that will leave you wanting more.
The coffee truck is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily during the spring.
Cherrybomb also has a Mardi Gras menu, including a king cake latte, moon pie matcha and beignet au lait. As is the case with the Valentine’s Day menu, the flavors can be ordered in different drinks.
Other specialty drinks include the bengal brew, a cold brew with caramel drizzle and ube cold foam, and Mike’s matcha, a honey lavender matcha with the same ube cold foam.
For more information regarding Cherrybomb’s menu, visit the website, or stop by at 136 W. Chimes St.
