Iced Hojicha Latte
The Iced Hojicha Latte highlights roasted hojicha tea combined with milk and ice for a refreshing beverage with subtle smoky notes. It can be made using either brewed tea bags or hojicha powder, mixed with milk frothed for texture and topped with optional whipped cream. This drink offers a cool, smooth latte experience featuring the unique roasted flavor of hojicha green tea.
Ingredients
- 2 hojicha tea tea bags
- ¼ C water hot
OR
- 1 teaspoon hōjicha powder sifted
- 2 tablespoon water hot
- ½ C milk or non-dairy alternative, of your choice
- ice
- Whipped Cream optional
Instructions
Using brewed tea:
- Brew strong hojicha tea by adding 2 tea bags into ¼ C hot (just boiled) water. Let it steep for a few minutes and remove tea bags. Let the tea cool a bit.
Using hojicha powder:
- Add hojicha powder into 2 tablespoon hot water. Use an electric frother to froth or whisk. Let cool.
- In a mason jar, add in the milk and use an electric frother to create some foam.
- Add ice to a tall glass. Pour in the cooled hojicha tea. Top of the tea with the milk and foam. Garnish with whipped cream (optional).
- Stir and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can sweeten the latte with sugar, syrup, or alternative sweeteners if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Both brewed tea bags and hojicha powder methods work; choose based on available ingredients and desired intensity.
- Use non-dairy milk alternatives to customize creaminess and flavor.
- Serve immediately after assembly to maintain ice and foam freshness.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 79
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 79kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 209IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.