Hojicha Latte with Vanilla Extract (Printer-friendly)

Aromatic roasted green tea blended with steamed plant milk and vanilla for a comforting, low-caffeine beverage.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tea

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

→ 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 sweetener of choice, optional

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick preparation in just 10 minutes.
  • A unique roasted, nutty flavor profile.
  • Vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
  • Soothing and naturally low in caffeine.
02 -
  • Ensure the tea powder is fully dissolved before adding milk to avoid clumps.
  • Use boiling water for the tea base to extract the full roasted aroma.
  • Always check labels for plant milks to ensure they meet your specific dietary needs, such as being gluten-free.
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