Iced Hojicha Latte (Printer View)

A creamy Japanese iced latte featuring roasted green tea with vanilla and maple sweetness

# What you'll need:

→ Tea

01 - 2 tablespoons hojicha loose leaf tea or 2 hojicha tea bags
02 - 1 cup hot water

→ Sweetener & Flavor

03 - 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
04 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Milk

05 - 1 cup milk of choice (dairy, oat, soy, or almond)

→ To Serve

06 - 1 cup ice cubes

# Method:

01 - Steep hojicha loose leaf tea or tea bags in 1 cup of hot water (just below boiling, 195°F) for 3 to 4 minutes.
02 - Strain and discard the tea leaves or remove the tea bags.
03 - While the tea is still warm, stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.
04 - Let the tea cool to room temperature or refrigerate for faster chilling.
05 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
06 - Pour the sweetened hojicha tea evenly over the ice in both glasses.
07 - Top each glass with 0.5 cup milk and stir gently to combine.
08 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes.
  • A unique, low-caffeine alternative to coffee.
  • Can be easily adapted for vegan and gluten-free diets.
02 -
  • Ensure the sweetener is stirred into the warm tea so it dissolves completely.
  • Chill the tea before adding ice to prevent the drink from becoming watered down.
  • Adjust the steeping time if you prefer a stronger, more robust tea base.
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