Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Latte

Name: Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Latte
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 tbsp loose-leaf hojicha tea (or 4 hojicha tea bags); 1/2 cup water; 2 cups whole milk (or oat milk for dairy-free); 2 tsp honey (or maple syrup); 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

A warm, toasty Japanese latte made by simmering hojicha tea in milk until deeply infused, then sweetening to taste. The roasted caramel notes of hojicha make it naturally low in caffeine and wonderfully cozy.

13 minEasyServes 2170 cal/serving

JapaneseNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

2 tbsp loose-leaf hojicha tea (or 4 hojicha tea bags)
1/2 cup water
2 cups whole milk (or oat milk for dairy-free)
2 tsp honey (or maple syrup)
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1

Combine 2 tbsp loose-leaf hojicha tea (or 4 hojicha tea bags) and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to a simmer and steep for 2 minutes. Strain or remove tea bags.
2

Add 2 cups whole milk (or oat milk for dairy-free) to the saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until steaming hot but not boiling.
3

If using loose leaf tea, strain through a fine mesh sieve into mugs.
4

Stir in 2 tsp honey (or maple syrup) and 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract. Adjust sweetness to taste.
5

Froth with a milk frother if desired. Serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of maple syrup in Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Latte?

The entry for Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Latte calls for 2 tsp honey (or maple syrup). In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Is Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Latte vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tsp honey (or maple syrup). For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many carbs are in Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Latte?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 15 g of carbohydrate in about 170 calories, with 6 g protein and 3 g fat, plus 40 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Latte for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the hojicha drops from 2 tbsp to 1 tbsp; doubled, it is 4 tbsp. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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