Hojicha Latte
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Hojicha Latte
Description
This Hojicha Latte recipe utilizes finely sifted roasted hojicha green tea powder mixed with hot water to release its distinctive smoky aroma. The tea is whisked or frothed to create a light foam before being combined with steamed and frothed milk of choice, which can be dairy or non-dairy alternatives such as almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk. Sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or simple syrup can be added to taste, making the latte customizable in sweetness. The resulting drink offers a smooth, lightly roasted tea flavor complemented by creamy milk texture.
Preparing the latte involves using an electric whisk or frother to aerate the tea and milk, enhancing mouthfeel and presentation. The balance of tea strength can be adjusted by increasing or reducing the hojicha powder amount according to personal taste, suitable for both newcomers and regular drinkers of hojicha.
This latte is best served immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm tea and foamed milk. It makes a comforting beverage for morning or afternoon enjoyment.
Adjust the hojicha powder amount to your preference: use more powder for a stronger flavor or less if you are starting to explore hojicha teas.
Ingredients
- ¾-1 teaspoon hojicha green tea powder sifted, roasted
- ½ C water hot
- ½ C milk almond, oat, soy, coconut milk, steamed or non-dairy alternative of your choice
- 1-2 teaspoon sweetener optional, to your taste, honey, simple syrup, maple syrup, agave syrup, etc
Instructions
- Sift the hojicha powder into a large mug to remove any clumps.
- Pour hot water into the mug.
- Use an electric whisk/frother to foam up the hojicha tea.
- Top the hojicha off with steamed, frothed milk of your choice and sweeten to your taste.
Notes
- You can adjust the hojicha powder amount to your taste, using more for stronger flavor or less for a lighter drink.
- Choose your preferred milk or non-dairy alternative and steam it well to achieve a creamy foam.
- Sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, or simple syrup can be added according to personal preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 361IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 170mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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