Hojicha Cortado Japanese Roasted Tea (Printable)

Creamy roasted Japanese tea with frothy steamed milk creates a perfectly balanced, silky drink.

# What You Need:

→ Tea

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

→ Milk

03 - 1/2 cup whole milk or plant-based milk alternative

# How-To:

01 - Heat water to just below boiling, approximately 195°F.
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 the tea steeps, steam the milk until hot and frothy. If a steamer is unavailable, gently heat milk on the stovetop and whisk until frothy.
04 - Pour the brewed hojicha into a heatproof cup, approximately 1/2 cup.
05 - Add the steamed milk in equal proportion (approximately 1/2 cup), holding back the foam with a spoon, then spoon the froth on top if desired.
06 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unique roasted and nutty flavor profile.
  • Naturally lower in caffeine than coffee-based cortados.
  • Simple preparation taking only 10 minutes.
  • A perfect balance of creamy milk and toasted tea.
02 -
  • Whisk the milk vigorously if you don't have a steamer to create that signature micro-foam.
  • Maintain the 1:1 ratio of tea to milk for the most authentic cortado texture.
  • Always use high-quality roasted tea for the most aromatic results.
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