Iced Hojicha Latte Japanese (View Print Version)

Creamy roasted green tea latte with vanilla and natural maple sweetness, served over ice.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tea

01 - 2 tablespoons hojicha loose leaf tea or 2 hojicha tea bags
02 - 1 cup hot water

→ Sweetener & Flavor

03 - 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
04 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Milk

05 - 1 cup milk of choice (dairy, oat, soy, or almond)

→ To Serve

06 - 2 cups ice cubes

# Method:

01 - Steep the hojicha tea leaves or tea bags in 1 cup of hot water at 195°F for 3 to 4 minutes.
02 - Strain and discard the tea leaves or remove the tea bags from the brewed hojicha.
03 - While the tea is still warm, stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.
04 - Allow the tea to cool to room temperature or refrigerate for faster chilling.
05 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes.
06 - Pour the sweetened hojicha tea evenly over the ice in each glass.
07 - Top each glass with 0.5 cup milk and stir gently to combine.
08 - Serve immediately while chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unique Roasted Flavor: Hojicha provides a deep, caramel-like taste that differs from traditional green tea.
  • Naturally Sweetened: Pure maple syrup and vanilla extract add a gentle, refined sweetness.
  • Easy to Prepare: Simple steps and common tools make this a café-quality drink you can make at home in minutes.
02 -
  • Steep Time: Do not over-steep the tea beyond 4 minutes to maintain the smooth, roasted profile.
  • Frothing: Use a handheld frother for the milk to create a luxurious, layered texture.
  • Temperature: Adding the syrup while the tea is warm ensures it dissolves completely for a consistent flavor.
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