Hojicha Latte (Starbucks)
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Hojicha Latte (Starbucks)
Description
This latte recipe begins with either cold or heated milk as a base. For cold preparation, cold milk straight from the fridge is poured into glasses, then hojicha powder and brown sugar are blended into a smaller milk portion before combining with the cold milk to ensure even mixing without lumps.
For the hot version, all milk is gently heated to just under simmering, then hojicha powder is whisked in so the flavors infuse without bitterness. Sweetening with brown sugar balances toastiness from the hojicha. Whipped cream topped with hojicha powder or sugar adds richness and aesthetic appeal.
An iced variation uses ice cubes added after mixing, creating visual layers and a chilled texture. The recipe allows for substitutions like plant-based milk or mixing cream for a richer base. Variations including cinnamon, vanilla, or cold brew hojicha infuse complementary flavors, tailoring the drink to preference.
The latte highlights the roasted, earthy notes characteristic of hojicha without overpowering sweetness, making it suitable for tea lovers interested in a creamy, mild tea beverage.
Ingredients
- 1½ Cups milk Substitute: plant-based milk if vegan. Option to mix with whipping cream or condensed milk for a creamier base, whole
- ¼ Cup milk For mixing with the Hojicha powder Substitute: hot water, whole
- 2 teaspoons hōjicha powder Substitute: 4 teaspoons of Hojicha tea leaves of 4 Hojicha tea bags
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar or to taste. Substitute: brown sugar syrup, maple syrup, white sugar
- Whipped Cream Optional. If using, you can dust the whipped cream with Hojicha Powder or brown sugar.
- ice Optional, for iced Hojicha Latte (and to help create layers in the drink, cube
Instructions
Cold Hojicha Latte
- Pour the 1½ Cups of milk (taken right from the fridge) into 2 glasses.
- Mix the Hojicha powder and brown sugar into the ¼ Cup of milk (or hot water if substituting- the final drink will still be cold.) Pour into the plain milk from the previous step.
- Optional: top with whipped cream if using. Serve and enjoy!
- Iced hojicha latte: add ice cubes to the above. (Note that they will dilute your Roasted Green Tea Latte when they melt.)
Hot Hojicha Latte
- Heat all the milk (i.e. 1¾ Cups). Once hot, but before it simmers, mix in the Hojicha powder (if you have a food thermometer, it should be at 80C/ 175F.)
- If using Hojicha tea leaves or tea bags: steep them in the warm milk to taste.
- Stir in the brown sugar. Top with whipped cream if using. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Layering effects can be achieved by topping the drink with whipped cream and letting it sit before serving.
- Pour hojicha tea slowly into milk over ice or spoon to create visual layers in iced versions.
- Flavor variations include adding cinnamon (⅛ teaspoon) or vanilla (½ to 1 teaspoon) per cup for subtle spice.
- Cold brew hojicha can be made by steeping leaves in filtered water for at least 8 hours in the fridge, then mixing with milk or cream.
- Homemade brown sugar syrup is a convenient alternative to regular brown sugar for sweetening.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 328mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 346IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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