Iced Hojicha with Cinnamon (Printable View)

Roasted hojicha meets creamy milk and cinnamon in this refreshing Japanese-inspired iced beverage

# What You Need:

→ Tea

01 - 2 tablespoons hojicha loose leaf tea or 2 hojicha tea bags
02 - 2 cups water

→ Dairy and Sweetener

03 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based such as oat or almond milk
04 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup, optional

→ Garnish

05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for sprinkling
06 - Ice cubes as needed

# How To Make It:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add hojicha tea leaves or tea bags, reduce heat and steep for 5 minutes.
02 - Strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher and allow to cool to room temperature. For quicker chilling, refrigerate for 10 minutes.
03 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Pour cooled hojicha tea over the ice, filling each glass halfway.
05 - Stir in milk and sweetener to taste.
06 - Sprinkle ground cinnamon over each glass and stir gently.
07 - Garnish with an extra pinch of cinnamon on top and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Featuring a unique roasted tea flavor profile.
  • Simple and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes.
  • Perfectly balanced with creamy milk and warming cinnamon.
  • A healthy, lower-caffeine option for any time of day.
02 -
  • Always check labels for allergens like gluten or nuts if using plant-based milks.
  • Use high-quality roasted tea to ensure the best flavor extraction.
  • For a stronger tea flavor, you can steep the hojicha for an extra minute, but avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness.
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