Easy Hojicha Iced Latte Recipe
A delightful and unique iced latte featuring hojicha, a Japanese roasted green tea known for its distinctive smoky, nutty flavor. Perfect for a refreshing pick-me-up any time of day due to its low caffeine content.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp hojicha powder
- 60 ml hot water just off boil
- 1 cup ice
- 200 ml cold milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 tbsp sweetener optional
Instructions
- Place hojicha powder in a mug or traditional matcha bowl.
- Add the hot water (around 80-90°C or 175-195°F) to the hojicha powder.
- Whisk vigorously until the powder is fully dissolved and smooth, with a light frothy layer on top. If you have a bamboo whisk, use it for optimal blending.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the whisked hojicha mixture over the ice.
- Add your preferred cold milk and sweetener (if using).
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Enjoy your refreshing homemade iced hojicha latte immediately!
Notes
For the best texture, a bamboo whisk (chasen) is recommended to blend the hojicha powder without clumps. Adjust sweetener and milk type to your preference. Oat milk or almond milk are great dairy-free options. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor.