# What You'll Need:
→ Tea
01 - 2 tablespoons hojicha loose leaf tea or 2 hojicha tea bags
02 - 2 cups water
→ Dairy & Sweetener
03 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based such as oat or almond milk
04 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup, optional
→ Garnish
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for sprinkling
06 - Ice cubes as needed
# Directions:
01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or saucepan. Add hojicha tea leaves or tea bags, reduce heat to low, and steep for 5 minutes until fragrant.
02 - Strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher and allow to cool to room temperature. For quicker chilling, refrigerate for 10 minutes.
03 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes, distributing evenly to the rim.
04 - Pour cooled hojicha tea over the ice in each glass, filling halfway.
05 - Stir in milk and sweetener to taste, adjusting honey or simple syrup according to preference.
06 - Sprinkle ground cinnamon over each glass and stir gently to distribute evenly.
07 - Garnish with an extra pinch of cinnamon on top and serve while cold.
