Hojicha Latte with Vanilla Extract (Printable)

Creamy roasted green tea latte with vanilla, made with plant milk in just 10 minutes. Perfect low-caffeine comfort drink.

# What You Need:

→ Tea

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

→ Plant 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

# How-To:

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 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 -
  • Naturally Diet-Friendly: This recipe is completely vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
  • Soothing & Low-Caffeine: Hojicha is made from roasted tea leaves, making it much gentler on the nerves than coffee or matcha.
  • Unique Flavor: The combination of smoky roasted tea and sweet vanilla extract creates a sophisticated, cozy profile.
02 -
  • For extra froth, use a handheld frother or blender to blend the milk before pouring.
  • Adjust sweetness and vanilla to taste to find your perfect balance.
  • Oat and soy milk produce the creamiest texture and the best micro-foam.
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