Hojicha Macchiato Japanese Tea Latte (Printable Version)

A soothing Japanese beverage featuring roasted green tea topped with steamed milk foam for a creamy, comforting experience.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tea Base

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

→ Milk

03 - 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk or oat milk for dairy-free option

# Directions:

01 - Heat water to approximately 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 to 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 cup.
05 - Spoon a small amount of steamed milk foam directly onto the center of the tea, creating a macchiato dot.
06 - Serve immediately while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes.
  • Unique roasted tea flavor that pairs beautifully with creamy milk.
  • Low-calorie and adaptable for vegetarian or dairy-free diets.
  • Provides a café-style aesthetic with the classic macchiato foam dot.
02 -
  • Steep the tea for exactly 2–3 minutes to avoid any unwanted bitterness.
  • Ensure your water is around 90°C (195°F) to properly extract the roasted tea oils.
  • If you don't have a frother, you can whisk warm milk vigorously until it becomes light and airy.
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