Hojicha Macchiato Japanese Beverage (Print View)

Roasted green tea meets creamy steamed milk in this Japanese-inspired espresso-style beverage.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 heatproof 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 vigorously until frothy.
04 - Pour the brewed hojicha into a small espresso cup or demitasse. Spoon a small amount of steamed milk foam directly onto the center of the tea.
05 - Serve immediately while the beverage is hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Simple and quick to prepare in just 10 minutes.
  • Unique roasted, caramel-like flavor that is less bitter than traditional green tea.
  • Visually stunning presentation with a signature macchiato foam dot.
  • Easy to customize for dairy-free or vegan diets.
02 -
  • Use loose leaf tea rather than bags for a deeper and more complex flavor.
  • Warming your cup with hot water before pouring the tea helps the drink stay hot longer.
  • Try a barista-grade oat milk for the thickest, longest-lasting foam.
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