Iced Hojicha Latte Ready in 7 Minutes
An iced hojicha latte with hojicha powder mixed with water and poured over cold, sweetened milk and ice.
By Roseline Zhou, Founder
Contents
In an iced hojicha drink, roasted Japanese green tea is poured over cold milk and ice, making visible layers. For this large glass, mix about 1 tsp (2 g) of hojicha powder with about 1.4 fl oz (40 ml) of hot water, then add about 4.4 fl oz (130 ml) of milk, 3.5 oz (100 g) of ice, and 0.53 oz (15 g) of sweetened condensed milk. It takes 7 minutes.
Mix the hojicha with water before filling the glass.
Ingredients for an iced hojicha latte
- about 1 tsp (2 g) hojicha powder
- about 1.4 fl oz (40 ml) water at about 185°F (85°C)
- about 4.4 fl oz (130 ml) cold whole milk
- 0.53 oz (15 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 3.5 oz (100 g) ice cubes
How to make an iced hojicha latte
- Heat the water and measure about 1.4 fl oz (40 ml) when it reaches about 185°F (85°C).
- Sift about 1 tsp (2 g) of hojicha powder into a small bowl.
- Pour about 2 tsp (10 ml) from the measured 1.4 fl oz (40 ml) of water onto the powder.
- Work it with a spoon until it forms a smooth paste.
- Add the remaining about 2 tbsp (30 ml) of water and stir.
- Mix the 0.53 oz (15 g) of sweetened condensed milk into the about 4.4 fl oz (130 ml) of cold milk.
- Put the 3.5 oz (100 g) of ice cubes in a large glass.
- Pour the cold sweetened milk over the ice.
- Pour the hojicha base over the milk.
- Stir just before drinking.
We prefer to make a hojicha paste with a small share of the hot water before adding the rest. The powder disperses better and won't fall into the cold milk in small clumps. If the glass sits for a while, stir it again before drinking.
Which hojicha should you use for an iced latte?
We mix our powdered Hojicha Terre with water before adding it to the cold milk, so it spreads through without clumps. Steeping roasted leaves would call for a different method and leave less tea matter in the glass. Condensed milk softens the roasted note; reduce it on a later try if you prefer a less sweet drink.
How is it different from a hot hojicha latte?
A hot hojicha latte uses heated milk and no ice. Here, the milk stays cold and the tea base goes on top. Prepare the tea just before assembling the drink to keep the layers distinct.
What if you'd like a blended drink?
This latte keeps milk, tea, and ice separate until the final stir. A fruity hojicha smoothie blends banana, squash, and almond milk for a thick texture.
Our tip. Dissolve the condensed milk into the milk before filling the glass. Poured directly onto the ice, it may stay at the bottom.
Allergens. Milk in the whole milk and sweetened condensed milk.
