Iced Hojicha with Cinnamon (Printable Version)

Japanese-inspired iced tea with roasted hojicha, creamy milk, and warming cinnamon spice.

# What You'll 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 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for sprinkling
06 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or saucepan. 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.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It combines the unique, nutty flavor of roasted hojicha with comforting cinnamon.
  • The recipe is easy to follow and takes only 15 minutes to prepare.
  • It is a versatile beverage that can be easily customized with your favorite milk and sweetener.
02 -
  • Froth the milk before adding for a beautiful and airy café-style effect.
  • Use a heatproof pitcher to safely transition the hot tea from the stove to the refrigerator.
  • Pairs wonderfully with light, subtle desserts like mochi or shortbread.
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