Hojicha Latte with Vanilla (Printable)

Creamy roasted green tea latte with vanilla and plant milk. A soothing low-caffeine beverage ready in 10 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tea

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

→ Plant Milk

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

→ Flavoring

04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Sweetener

05 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or preferred sweetener, 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • Low-Caffeine: A gentle alternative to coffee that is perfect for late-afternoon or evening relaxation.
  • Unique Flavor: The roasted notes of Hojicha provide a nutty, caramel-like depth that pairs beautifully with vanilla.
  • Quick Preparation: Ready in just 10 minutes using simple pantry staples.
02 -
  • Extra Froth: For a café-style finish, use a handheld frother or blender to aerate the milk before pouring.
  • Milk Selection: Oat and soy milk produce the creamiest texture and the best foam.
  • Check Labels: Ensure your plant milk is certified gluten-free if you have dietary restrictions.
Go Back