Iced Hojicha with Cinnamon (Printable)

Japanese roasted hojicha tea blended with milk and cinnamon for a refreshing chilled drink perfect for warm days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tea

01 - 2 tablespoons hojicha loose leaf tea or 2 hojicha tea bags
02 - 2 cups water

→ Dairy and 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 - 0.5 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 and steep for 5 minutes.
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.
04 - Pour cooled hojicha tea over the ice, filling each glass halfway.
05 - Stir in milk and sweetener to taste.
06 - Sprinkle ground cinnamon over each glass and stir gently.
07 - Garnish with an extra pinch of cinnamon on top and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation in just 15 minutes.
  • Unique roasted flavor profile that stands out from typical teas.
  • Naturally vegetarian and easily adaptable for dairy-free diets.
  • A beautiful, cafe-quality presentation at home.
02 -
  • Ensure the tea is cooled to room temperature before pouring over ice to avoid excessive dilution.
  • Experiment with different plant-based milks like oat milk for a naturally sweeter profile.
  • Froth your milk to achieve a professional, cafe-style aesthetic.
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