Creamy Hojicha Milkshake (Print)

Creamy roasted green tea blended with vanilla ice cream for a comforting, toasty treat ready in minutes.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Tea

03 - 2 tablespoons Hojicha powder

→ Optional Toppings

04 - Whipped cream for garnish
05 - Crushed roasted nuts for garnish
06 - Hojicha powder for dusting

# Directions:

01 - In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, and Hojicha powder.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring all Hojicha powder is fully incorporated.
03 - Pour into chilled glasses.
04 - Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of Hojicha powder, and crushed roasted nuts if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with a straw.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Hojicha brings this incredible toasty, caramel-like depth that you cannot get from regular matcha or chocolate syrups
  • The entire process from measuring to sipping takes literally five minutes flat
  • You can easily make it vegan or adjust the tea intensity without any complicated substitutions
02 -
  • Over-blending can make the shake too thin, so just pulse until smooth and no longer
  • Hojicha powder clumps if you dump it directly into liquid, so always add it to the ice cream first
  • The shake separates if it sits too long, so serve right after pouring
03 -
  • Buy Hojicha powder from a Japanese grocery store or specialty tea shop for the freshest flavor
  • If you only have loose leaf Hojicha, steep it in a small amount of warm milk first, strain, then blend
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