Hojicha Latte with Vanilla Extract (Printable View)

Aromatic Japanese roasted green tea with creamy plant milk and vanilla for a cozy, low-caffeine beverage.

# What You Need:

→ 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 Make It:

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 Tips:

01 -
  • It's the rare drink that actually tastes as calming as it makes you feel, no false promises.
  • Plant-based and naturally low in caffeine, so you can sip it guilt-free even as the sun sets.
  • Ready in less time than it takes to check your phone, yet feels intentional enough for a real moment.
02 -
  • Whisking the hojicha powder properly is non-negotiable, because clumps are bitter and disappointing, while a smooth mixture tastes like silk tastes if silk could taste like anything.
  • The temperature of your milk matters more than the type, since overheated milk loses its delicate sweetness and turns slightly burnt, which no vanilla can fix.
03 -
  • If you can't find hojicha powder, high-quality loose hojicha tea steeped in a small strainer works perfectly and sometimes tastes even more nuanced.
  • Cold versions exist if you're willing to experiment, though this drink truly shines when warm enough to wrap both hands around.
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