Hot Hojicha Latte (Printable)

Aromatic roasted green tea blended with steamed milk for a comforting warm drink. Ready in just 10 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tea

01 - 2 teaspoons hojicha powder
02 - 1/2 cup hot water at 175°F

→ Milk

03 - 1 1/2 cups milk, dairy or plant-based

→ Sweetener

04 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or sugar

# Directions:

01 - Sift the hojicha powder in a small bowl to remove lumps.
02 - Add hot water to the hojicha powder and whisk until fully dissolved and frothy using a bamboo whisk or regular whisk.
03 - Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. Froth the milk with a milk frother or whisk until creamy.
04 - Pour the dissolved hojicha into two mugs.
05 - Add sweetener to each mug if desired and stir to combine.
06 - Gently pour the steamed milk over the tea base, holding back the foam with a spoon, then spoon the foam on top.
07 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of hojicha powder.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Unique Flavor: Hojicha offers a distinct nutty and toasted profile compared to regular green tea.
  • Quick to Make: Only 10 minutes from start to finish.
  • Vegetarian & Customizable: Easily adapted for vegan diets with plant-based milk.
  • Soothing: Lower in caffeine, making it ideal for quiet afternoons or evenings.
02 -
  • Milk Frothing: If you don't have a frother, you can whisk the milk vigorously in the saucepan as it heats to create a creamy foam.
  • Temperature: Do not let the milk reach a full boil, as this can affect the creaminess and flavor.
  • Sweetness Balance: Adjust the sweetener and milk-to-tea ratio to find your perfect personal balance.
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