by
Teafy
Hojicha Latte Recipe
Hojicha isa roasted green tea that delivers a slightly nutty and caramelised taste. It is often the alternative to matcha due to its similar characteristics and use in baking and drinks.
Rather than a simple brewed tea, lattes are being introduced into the mix for a creative and unique blends of taste. The combination of lattes and teas are a popular alternative in Japan. Often it is topped with milk froth to add that extra creaminess to the tea latte.
In Japan,it is a popular selection in Japan, with many café’s using hojicha to create lattes. It is made with a cold layer of milk with brewed hojicha tea. When blended together, it creates a smooth creamy frothed latte to enjoy! This recipe is super easy and quick when you’re on a run or wanting for a quick pick me up.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of Teafy’s Hojicha loose leaf tea
- 3 tablespoons hot water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon sweetener (sugar, honey, Stevia)
- Cinnamon or Nutmeg (optional)
Directions
- Brew Teafy’s Hojicha loose leaf according to the package instructions.
- Pour the tea into a small bowl and add 3tablespoons of hot water.
- Heat the milk over the stove until warm or lightly steaming.
- Using a frother to froth the heated milk. If you don’t have a frother, use whisker to froth the milk. Keep in mind this may take a while for the milk to froth.
- Pour the tea into a cup followed by the frothed milk.
- Add the desired sweetener.
- Dust the froth with some cinnamon or nutmeg.
Enjoy!
