Hojicha Macchiato Japanese Latte (Printable View)

Roasted green tea meets creamy steamed milk in this soothing Japanese-style latte.

# What You Need:

→ Tea Base

01 - 1.5 teaspoons hojicha loose leaf tea or 1 hojicha tea bag
02 - 2/3 cup hot water (195°F)

→ Milk

03 - 2-3 tablespoons whole milk or oat milk

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat water to 195°F. Place hojicha tea leaves or tea bag in a teapot or mug.
02 - Pour hot water over the tea and steep for 2-3 minutes. Remove the leaves or tea bag.
03 - Steam the milk using a milk frother, steam wand, or by heating and whisking until frothy.
04 - Pour the brewed hojicha into a small espresso cup or demitasse.
05 - Spoon a small amount of steamed milk foam directly onto the center of the tea, creating a macchiato dot.
06 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It is incredibly quick to make, requiring only 10 minutes from start to finish.
  • The naturally roasted flavor of Hojicha provides a unique caramel-like sweetness.
  • It is vegetarian and gluten-free, with easy dairy-free modifications.
02 -
  • Use water around 90°C (195°F) rather than boiling to prevent the tea from tasting bitter.
  • Check milk labels for allergens; this recipe contains milk unless plant-based milk is used.
  • Pre-warm your cup for a few seconds with hot water to keep your macchiato hot.
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