Hojicha Cortado Roasted Tea (Print View)

Smooth roasted hojicha meets creamy steamed milk in this balanced Japanese-style tea latte, ready in minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Tea

01 - 2 teaspoons hojicha loose leaf tea or 1 hojicha tea bag
02 - ½ cup water, just below boiling (195°F)

→ Milk

03 - ½ cup whole milk or plant-based milk alternative

# Directions:

01 - Heat water to just below boiling at approximately 195°F in a kettle or saucepan.
02 - Add hojicha tea leaves or tea bag to a teapot or infuser. Pour hot water over the tea and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain or remove the tea bag.
03 - While tea steeps, steam the milk until hot and frothy. If steamer is unavailable, gently heat milk on stovetop and whisk until frothy.
04 - Pour the brewed hojicha into a heatproof cup, filling it approximately halfway with about ½ cup of tea.
05 - Add steamed milk in equal proportion of approximately ½ cup, holding back the foam with a spoon. Top with milk froth if desired.
06 - Serve immediately while beverage is hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Rich and aromatic roasted tea profile.
  • Silky, balanced texture from equal parts tea and milk.
  • Simple preparation taking only 10 minutes.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
02 -
  • Hold back the foam with a spoon while pouring the milk to maintain the 1:1 tea-to-milk ratio.
  • Steep the tea for exactly 2–3 minutes for optimal strength.
  • If using plant-based milk, check for allergens to ensure it meets your dietary needs.
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