Matcha Hojicha Latte, Plain or Caramel
About 1/2 tsp (1 g) matcha, twice that amount of hojicha, and two small bowls keep the mixtures smooth before the milk. Includes a caramel variation.
By Roseline Zhou, Founder
Contents
In a matcha hojicha latte, green matcha meets the roasted notes of hojicha, a Japanese roasted green tea. For one cup, use about 1/2 tsp (1 g) matcha and about 1 tsp (2 g) powdered hojicha. Mix each tea with 4 tsp (20 ml) hot water, then add about 1/2 cup (130 ml) warm milk. Allow 9 minutes.
Two small bowls let you smooth out lumps before the milk goes in. If you'd rather combine everything immediately, one bowl will do. To taste matcha without hojicha, the other hot matcha drinks include cups made with green tea alone.
Matcha hojicha latte ingredients
- About 1/2 tsp (1 g) matcha suited to lattes
- About 1 tsp (2 g) powdered hojicha
- About 1 1/3 fl oz (40 ml) water at about 176°F (80°C), divided into two 4 tsp (20 ml) portions
- About 1/2 cup (130 ml) milk
How to make a matcha hojicha latte
- Heat about 1/2 cup (130 ml) milk over low heat in a small saucepan for about 4 minutes, without boiling.
- Sift about 1/2 tsp (1 g) of matcha into one bowl and about 1 tsp (2 g) of powdered hojicha into another.
- Pour 4 tsp (20 ml) water at about 176°F (80°C) into each bowl and stir each powder with a spoon until both mixtures are smooth.
- Pour the hojicha mixture into a cup, then add about 1/2 cup (130 ml) warm milk.
- Pour the matcha mixture over the milk and stir before drinking.
Taste the hojicha mixture before assembling the drink. Its roasted notes can overwhelm a delicate matcha; keeping the mixtures separate makes that difference easier to notice.
Which hojicha and matcha should you choose?
We choose our Hojicha Terre powder for this cup: it mixes with water without steeping leaves. For the green part, choose a matcha suited to lattes. A milk-based drink makes it harder to discern every nuance of matcha drunk on its own.
How do you make a caramel version?
Pour 1 tsp (5 ml) caramel syrup into the cup before adding the two tea mixtures. Taste before adding more: the milk and syrup can cover up both teas.
Our tip. Pour the matcha mixture last if you'd like to see the two colors before stirring. Once combined, the cup has an even flavor.
Allergens. The latte described contains milk. Check the syrup too if you choose caramel.
