Hojicha Latte Recipe (Using Roasted Green Tea Leaves or Powder)
If you're a matcha lover and looking for a next wellness drink to try for your morning ritual, try Hojicha Latte! Hojicha is a roasted green tea that has a mellow toasty flavor and rich caramel-like aroma. With creamy frothed milk, it makes a satisfying latte. You can use loose tea or powder to make this simple yet cozy tea latte.
Ingredients
For the Loose Leaf Tea Method
- 10 g hojicha tea leaves about 4 tablespoons
- 4 oz water about ½ cup
- 4 oz oat milk any milk works
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
For Hojicha Powder Method
- 3 g hojicha powder about 1½ teaspoon
- 2 oz freshly boiled hot water
- 6 oz oat milk any milk works
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
Optional
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
For the Loose Leaf Tea Method
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Add tea leaves and simmer for 3 minutes. Place a fine mesh strainer over a cup and strain the tea. Stir in maple syrup.
- Warm up the milk in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave. Froth until foamy on top.
- Pour milk over hojicha. Top with cinnamon(optional).
For Hojicha Powder Method
- Soak a bamboo whisk in warm water to soften the bristles.
- In a matcha bowl or small bowl, sift in hojicha powder. Add hot water and whisk until smooth.
- Combine milk and maple syrup in a saucepan and warm up on the stovetop. You can also add both to a microwave-safe cup and warm up in the microwave. Froth until foamy on top.
- Pour warmed milk into a cup and top with hojicha. Top with cinnamon(optional). Mix and enjoy.
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information provided is just an estimate, and accuracy is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glassCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 61mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 236IUCalcium: 176mgIron: 1mg
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