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Cup of homemade hojicha latte
5 from 3 votes

Deliciously comforting hojicha latte

How to make a mild and tea
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Prep Time:1 minute
Cook Time:5 minutes
Resting time:4 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes

Equipment

  • Small saucepan

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp hojicha* (5-6 gr.)
  • 1/2 cup water (150 ml.)
  • 1 cup milk (your preferred sort; dairy milk or plant-based alternative) (250 ml.)
  • date syrup (or your preferred sweetener) Optional

Instructions

  • Boil the water in a small saucepan
  • Retire from cooking plate and add the tea
  • Let rest for 3 minutes
    Hojicha leaves after steeping in water
  • Add milk and heat (medium) for about 5 minutes. Keep moving a little to avoid the milk sticking to the bottom. 
  • Remove from the heat when the milk is hot (DON’T LET IT BOIL: this will help your hojicha staying extra mild, plus it will make it easier to clean the saucepan).
  • Let rest for 2 minutes 
  • Remove the hojicha
    Straining hojicha tea leaves
  • Serve and sweeten if desired 

Notes

For a more intense tea, increase the amount of tea, not the steeping time.
*You can make your own hojicha from regular green tea.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal
Course: Drinks, Tea
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Japanese tea, low caffeine, with milk
Servings: 1 Cup
Calories: 120kcal