Hojicha Flat White (Printable version)

Aromatic roasted hojicha meets velvety microfoam for a comforting Japanese-inspired latte with nutty, toasty notes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Hojicha Concentrate

01 - 2 teaspoons hojicha loose leaf tea or tea bags
02 - ½ cup hot water at 195°F

→ Milk

03 - ½ cup whole milk or oat milk for dairy-free option

→ Sweetener

04 - 1 teaspoon sugar, honey, or syrup (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Steep hojicha tea leaves or tea bags in ½ cup hot water at 195°F for 3 to 4 minutes. Strain and discard the leaves or remove tea bags.
02 - Heat the milk until steaming but not boiling. Froth the milk using a steam wand, frother, or by shaking in a jar until you achieve a fine microfoam.
03 - Pour the hojicha concentrate into a pre-warmed cup. Add sweetener if desired and stir to dissolve.
04 - Gently pour the microfoamed milk over the hojicha, aiming for a smooth blend and a creamy top.
05 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes nothing like typical tea lattes—the roasted hojicha flavor is bold and nutty without any bitterness, even when milk softens it.
  • The whole thing takes ten minutes, which means you can make this on a Tuesday morning without rushing or stress.
  • One cup feels indulgent and special, but it's simple enough that you'll actually make it again and again.
02 -
  • Water temperature matters more than you'd think—boiling water on hojicha tastes thin and slightly bitter, while water at 90 degrees pulls out the sweet, roasted vanilla notes that make this drink special.
  • Froth quality changes everything; if your milk won't froth, check that it's cold when you start and that you're not adding it too slowly to the steam or frother.
03 -
  • Pre-warm your cup by rinsing it with hot water before you pour—this keeps the drink at the perfect drinking temperature longer and makes the whole experience feel more intentional.
  • If your milk won't froth no matter what, it might be too old or the fat content is too low; fresh, whole milk or oat milk designed for steaming makes all the difference.
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