Iced Hojicha Latte (Printer-friendly)

Aromatic roasted green tea blended with milk, vanilla, and maple syrup over ice for a perfectly refreshing Japanese beverage.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tea

01 - 2 tablespoons hojicha loose leaf tea or 2 hojicha tea bags
02 - 1 cup hot water (240 ml)

→ Sweetener & Flavor

03 - 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Milk

05 - 1 cup milk of choice (240 ml) such as dairy, oat, soy, or almond

→ To Serve

06 - 1 cup ice cubes

# How To Make It:

01 - Steep hojicha tea leaves or tea bags in 1 cup hot water (195°F, just below boiling) for 3-4 minutes to extract full roasted flavor
02 - Remove tea bags or strain out loose leaves using a strainer, discarding solids
03 - Stir maple syrup and vanilla extract into warm tea until completely dissolved
04 - Allow tea to reach room temperature naturally, or refrigerate for faster cooling
05 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes
06 - Divide sweetened hojicha tea evenly between glasses over ice, then top each with 1/2 cup milk. Stir gently to combine flavors and serve immediately

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted, nutty flavor of hojicha pairs beautifully with creamy milk and vanilla
  • Takes just 10 minutes from start to finish, perfect for spontaneous afternoon treats
02 -
  • Dont use boiling water on hojicha or it can turn bitter, aim for just under 90°C
  • The milk amount is very personal so start with less and add more until it tastes right to you
03 -
  • If your tea tastes weak, dont steep longer just use more leaves next time
  • The vanilla extract matters more than you might think so dont skip it
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