Hojicha Cortado Japanese Tea Latte (Printable Version)

A smooth blend of roasted hojicha and steamed milk for a perfectly balanced, aromatic Japanese fusion beverage ready in minutes.

# 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 Make It:

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 you do not have a steamer, 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. Spoon the froth on top if desired.
06 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The deep, roasted notes of hojicha provide a warm and comforting alternative to coffee.
  • Its 1:1 tea-to-milk ratio creates a perfectly creamy and silky mouthfeel.
  • Naturally lower in caffeine, it is an ideal treat for late afternoon or evening relaxation.
02 -
  • Use high-quality roasted hojicha for the most intense and pleasant aroma.
  • Hold back the foam while pouring the milk to maintain the perfect 1:1 liquid ratio before topping with froth.
  • Pre-warm your cup with a little hot water to keep your cortado at the ideal temperature longer.
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