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    Iced Hojicha Latte

    Published: Nov 15, 2019 by Michelle · 9 Comments

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    This recipe for Iced Hojicha Latte is a non-caffeinated roasted green tea, made with either hojicha tea bags or hojicha powder. It's topped with milk and ice for refreshing anytime drink.

    Glass of layered iced hojicha tea with straw on marble coasters, tea powder and milk on side.
    If you're a long-time reader, you'll know I love the Japanese roasted green tea hojicha.

    I may love it more than matcha (shhhh!)

    I've made Hojicha Milk Tea Spread and Hojicha Matcha Affogato and I am finally getting around to posting this easy Iced Hojicha Latte which I drank on repeat during the summer.

    What is hojicha?

    Hojicha is a roasted green tea that has a smoky flavour.

    It's similar to matcha, but is non-caffeinated.

    It's one of my favourite teas, and I talk more about it in my Hojicha Milk Jam Spread.

    Glass of layered iced hojicha tea with straw on marble coasters, tea powder and milk on side.
    What does it taste like?

    Hojicha has a slightly sweet and smoky taste -- a little nutty, similar to coffee without the bitterness.

    Speaking of bitterness, hojicha actually does not contain any caffeine.

    If you don't like the taste of matcha, try hojicha. 

    Ingredients you'll need

    It's really simple to make this Iced Hojicha Latte. You'll need:

    • hojicha powder: or hojicha tea bags
    • milk: of your choice, you can use non-dairy as well
    • ice

    How to make it

    Here, we're making a super concentrated hojicha tea to go with the latte since it's iced.

    There are two ways to make hojicha tea:

    Tea bags: You can find hojicha tea in Asian/Japanese supermarkets, usually as packaged tea bags. It's much easier to find hojicha tea in tea bags. 

    Simply take 2 hojicha tea bags and pour boiled water over the bags to steep.

    Hojicha powder: Hojicha powder can be more difficult to find, but in recent years, it has gained popularity and more shops are carrying hojicha powder. 

    Hojicha powder is very concentrated so a little bit goes a long way, similar to matcha powder. 

    Sift the hojicha powder into a mug.

    Pour boiled water over the powder and use a whisk to froth up the tea. (You don't have to use a whisk to froth it up, but I like to whisk my hojicha). 

    Add ice to a glass.

    Pour the cooled hojicha tea over the ice, and add in the milk. (You can choose to froth up the milk if you like, or not -- your choice). 

    Stick a straw in it and enjoy immediately. 

    Glass of iced hojicha tea with straw on marble coasters, tea powder and milk on side.

    Substitutions & variations

    If you're feeling super indulgent, try adding some whipped cream to the latte. It's such a treat!

    Try an oat milk instead of dairy milk. (It's my go-to drink). 

    Omit the ice and make it a warm hojicha latte.

    FAQs

    Can I make my own hojicha powder?

    Unfortunately, grinding the tea leaves in a cofffee grinder will not produce powder that is fine enough, but it's a suitable option if you can't find hojicha powder..

    The end result will be gritty. It's best to use a finely ground hojicha powder. 

    Where can I find hojicha powder?

    I get my hojicha powder online.

    Other hojicha recipes you may like

    If you enjoy hojicha tea, be sure to try out these hojicha recipes:

    Hojicha Hot Chocolate

    Hojicha Roll Cake

    Mini Matcha & Hojicha Pancakes Cereal

    No-Churn Hojicha Ice Cream

    Hojicha Tiramisu

    Mini Triple Layer Matcha & Hojicha Burnt Basque Cheesecake

    Let me know if you try out this recipe... I'd love to see your creations!  Tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below.

    Glass of hojicha tea with whipped cream, green and white straw, glass of milk on the side.Glass of iced hojicha tea with straw on marble coasters, tea powder and milk on side with text overlay.

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    5 from 6 votes

    Iced Hojicha Latte

    An easy recipe for smoky roasted Iced Hojicha Latte using tea bags or hojicha powder.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 79kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • 2 hojicha tea bags
    • ¼ C hot water

    OR

    • 1 teaspoon hojicha powder sifted
    • 2 tablespoon hot water
    • ½ C milk of your choice or non-dairy alternative
    • ice
    • whipped cream optional
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    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 add a little sweetener of your choice to the hojicha, but I prefer mine unsweetened to really taste that smoky, roasted flavour from the tea.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 170mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Calcium: 148mg | 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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    Comments

    1. Yumi

      July 31, 2020 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love matcha and hojicha!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Michelle

        July 31, 2020 at 8:23 pm

        Glad you are loving both teas Yumi! 🙂

    2. Gail Montero

      March 25, 2021 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      The flavor of roasted green tea sounds so unique and tasty! Need to try this soon!

      Reply
    3. Claudia Lamascolo

      March 25, 2021 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      Perfect for summer I love how refreshing this sounds and looks!

      Reply
    4. Cate

      March 25, 2021 at 11:41 am

      This sounds so refreshing and delicious! Making this over the weekend thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Beth

      March 25, 2021 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      This looks so refreshing and yummy! My daughter is going to love this recipe! I can’t wait to make this!

      Reply
    6. Lindsay

      March 25, 2021 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      I've never had roasted tea, but this recipe makes me want to go look for some!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 25, 2021 at 7:22 pm

        If you like coffee, you may enjoy the roasted tea! It has a delicious smoky flavour to it 🙂

    7. Turell Danson

      August 16, 2021 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      Just bought Hoijicha from my favorite tea company, Mizuba, and can't wait to try this recipe!!

      Reply

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