Hojicha Latte with Vanilla Extract (Print)

Aromatic roasted green tea meets creamy plant milk and vanilla for a comforting, low-caffeine Japanese beverage.

# Components:

→ Tea

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

→ Plant Milk

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

→ Flavor

04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Sweetener

05 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or preferred sweetener

# Directions:

01 - In a mug or heatproof bowl, whisk hojicha powder with boiling water until fully dissolved and frothy.
02 - In a small saucepan or using a milk frother, heat plant milk until steaming but not boiling.
03 - Stir vanilla extract and sweetener into the steamed plant milk until evenly combined.
04 - Pour the milk mixture over the dissolved hojicha base.
05 - Gently stir or whisk to combine, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Features the unique, nutty flavor of roasted green tea.
  • Quick and easy to make in just 10 minutes.
  • Fully vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
  • A soothing, low-caffeine alternative to coffee or matcha lattes.
02 -
  • For extra froth, use a handheld frother or blender to blend the milk before pouring.
  • Always check product labels to ensure your chosen plant milk is gluten-free if necessary.
  • Whisk the hojicha powder thoroughly to prevent any lumps in the final drink.
Back