Hojicha Macchiato (Printable)

A soothing Japanese-inspired beverage featuring roasted green tea topped with steamed milk for a creamy experience.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tea Base

01 - 1½ teaspoons hojicha loose leaf tea or 1 hojicha tea bag
02 - ⅔ cup hot water (90°C / 195°F)

→ Milk

03 - 2–3 tablespoons whole milk or oat milk

# Directions:

01 - Heat water to 90°C (195°F). Place hojicha tea leaves or tea bag in a teapot or mug.
02 - Pour hot water over the tea and steep for 2–3 minutes. Remove the leaves or tea bag.
03 - Steam the milk using a milk frother, steam wand, or by heating and whisking until frothy.
04 - Pour the brewed hojicha into a small espresso cup or demitasse.
05 - Spoon a small amount of steamed milk foam directly onto the center of the tea, creating a macchiato dot.
06 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unique Flavor: Enjoy the smoky, nutty profile of roasted green tea.
  • Quick Prep: Total time of 10 minutes makes it an easy daily luxury.
  • Dietary Friendly: Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, with easy dairy-free swaps.
02 -
  • Water Temperature: Keep water at 90°C (195°F) to avoid scorching the tea leaves and creating bitterness.
  • Foam Perfection: Whole milk provides the richest foam, but barista-style oat milk is an excellent dairy-free alternative for a thick froth.
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