Hojicha Hot Chocolate

This recipe for Hojicha Hot Chocolate is a fantastic way and unique to enjoy tea and hot chocolate in one drink.  Roasted green tea (hojicha) adds a nutty and earthy flavour to the dark chocolate. Enjoy this elevated and kid-friendly hot chocolate drink on a cold winter's day!

It may sound strange, but it's similar to the idea of tea and coffee together -- otherwise known as a yuen yeung drink (that originated from Hong Kong).

Hojicha Hot Chocolate is a fantastic way to enjoy hot chocolate and tea in one mug.

What is hojicha?

Hojicha is a green tea that has been roasted and has a deep brown hue.

I've got lots of recipes dedicated to this deep and nutty-flavoured tea.

Read more about this roasted green tea in my Beginner's Guide to Hojicha.

Why hojicha & chocolate

Hojicha has a smoky, sweet tea flavour that complements the natural bitterness from chocolate.

The tea has a roasted, nutty taste that somewhat similar to coffee.

Does hojicha have caffeine?

Hojicha is low in caffeine, which makes it a suitable drink for most people.

Since hot chocolate is also low in caffeine, this Hojicha Hot Chocolate can be enjoyed later in the day, or even by kids.

Ingredients

There's only 3 ingredients in this Hojicha Hot Chocolate:

• chocolate: use a good-quality milk or dark chocolate; chopped into pieces so it melts easily
• milk (or dairy-free alternative): heated up until scalding hot
• hojicha powder: is a finely ground tea powder that is easy to use in drinks; if you don't have hojicha powder, you can steep hojicha tea bags in the milk first

2 ways to make it

I have 2 methods to make the Hojicha Hot Chocolate:

Microwave:

Add chocolate to a microwave-safe mug.

Pour in ¼ C of milk and microwave for 30-40 seconds, until the milk is steaming hot.

Remove from microwave and stir with a spoon until the chocolate is completely melted.

Add in 1 teaspoon of hojicha powder to the chocolate mixture and use an electric whisk to froth it up.

In a separate cup, heat the remaining ¾ C of milk in the microwave. Pour in the remaining milk over the chocolate and give it a stir.

Stove top:

Heat milk in a small saucepan until just scalding hot.

Add chocolate to a mug.

Pour about ¼ C of hot milk over the chocolate and give it a stir with a spoon until all the chocolate is melted.

Add in 1 teaspoon of hojicha powder to the chocolate mixture and use an electric whisk to froth it up.

Pour in the remaining milk over the chocolate and give it a stir.

Fun additions

Garnish the Hojicha Hot Chocolate with:

• whipped cream
• shaved chocolate
• marshmallows

Alternatively, if you feel like you want more of an intense smoky flavour, torch the marshmallows for a brûléed effect.

It really adds a depth of flavour to the overall drink.

Use a kitchen blowtorch to lightly torch the tops of the marshmallows -- but be careful, the marshmallows can burn quickly!

Other hojicha recipes you may like

For more hojicha inspiration, be sure to check out these recipes:

Hojicha Black Sesame Oat Latte

Iced Hojicha Latte

Hojicha Espresso Cookies

Hojicha Tiramisu

Matcha Hojicha Swirl Bread

Hojicha Latte

If you ever can't decide between tea and hot chocolate, try this Hojicha Hot Chocolate.

It's a delicious, comforting, nutty, earthy spin on your regular hot chocolate.

Let me know if you try out this recipe -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!

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5 from 5 votes

Hojicha Hot Chocolate

A delicious way to enjoy roasted green tea (hojicha) and hot chocolate in one warm and comforting drink.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time2 minutes mins

Total Time7 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: 1

Calories: 294kcal

Author: Michelle

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon chocolate milk or dark, chopped
• 1 C whole milk or dairy-free alternative
• 1 teaspoon hojicha powder
• sweetener (sugar, honey, maple syrup) optional
• whipped cream optional
• marshmallows optional

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Instructions

Microwave method:

• Add chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe mug.
• Pour ¼ C of milk into the mug and microwave for 30-40 seconds, until the milk is steaming hot.
• Remove mug from microwave and stir with a spoon until the chocolate is completely melted.
• Add in 1 teaspoon of hojicha powder to the chocolate mixture and use an electric whisk to froth it up.
• In a separate cup, heat the remaining ¾ C of milk in the microwave (another 40-50 seconds) until hot. Pour in the remaining milk over the chocolate and give it a stir.
• Stir in sweetener of your choice if you prefer a sweeter hot chocolate. (Optional)
• Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and/or marshmallows. (Optional)

Stove top method:

• Heat milk in a small saucepan over low heat until just scalding hot (not boiling).
• Add chopped chocolate to a mug.
• Pour about ¼ C of hot milk over the chocolate and give it a stir with a spoon until all the chocolate is melted.
• Add in 1 teaspoon of hojicha powder to the chocolate mixture and use an electric whisk to froth it up.
• Pour in the remaining milk over the chocolate and give it a stir.
• Stir in sweetener of your choice if you prefer a sweeter hot chocolate. (Optional)
• Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and/or marshmallows. (Optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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