Hojicha Latte with Vanilla (Printer-friendly)

Aromatic roasted green tea meets creamy plant milk and vanilla for a comforting Japanese-inspired beverage ready in minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Tea

01 - 1 teaspoon hojicha powder
02 - 1/4 cup boiling water

→ Milk

03 - 3/4 cup plant milk (oat, soy, or almond)

→ Flavor

04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Sweetener

05 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a mug or heatproof bowl, whisk the hojicha powder with boiling water until fully dissolved and frothy.
02 - In a small saucepan or using a milk frother, heat the plant milk until steaming but not boiling.
03 - Stir the vanilla extract and sweetener, if using, into the steamed plant milk.
04 - Pour the milk mixture over the dissolved hojicha.
05 - Gently stir or whisk to combine, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes.
  • Naturally vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
  • Features a unique, roasted aroma that is less bitter than matcha.
  • A perfect low-caffeine alternative to coffee or standard tea.
02 -
  • For extra froth, use a handheld frother or blender to blend the milk before pouring.
  • Adjust sweetness and vanilla to taste.
  • Oat and soy milk produce the creamiest texture.
  • Always check labels to ensure your plant milk choice is gluten-free if necessary.
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