Hojicha Latte with Vanilla Extract (Print Version)

Aromatic roasted green tea whisked with steaming plant milk and vanilla for a comforting, low-caffeine beverage.

# Components:

→ Tea

01 - 1 teaspoon hojicha powder
02 - 1/4 cup boiling water

→ Plant Milk

03 - 3/4 cup plant milk (oat, soy, or almond)

→ Flavorings

04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a mug or heatproof bowl, whisk the hojicha powder with boiling water until fully dissolved and frothy.
02 - In a small saucepan or using a milk frother, heat the plant milk until steaming but not boiling.
03 - Stir the vanilla extract and sweetener, if using, into the steamed plant milk.
04 - Pour the milk mixture over the dissolved hojicha.
05 - Gently stir or whisk to combine, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's naturally low in caffeine, so you can enjoy it without the 3 p.m. crash.
  • The toasted flavor pairs beautifully with vanilla in a way that feels gourmet but takes five minutes.
  • Completely customizable to your plant milk preference and how sweet you like things.
02 -
  • Whisking the hojicha with hot water first is non-negotiable; if you skip this and just pour milk over dry powder, you'll get chunks floating in your drink.
  • Plant milk froths better when it's slightly cooler than boiling, around 150-160°F, so don't let it get too hot before you start steaming.
03 -
  • If you don't have a frother, use an immersion blender on the steamed milk for 30 seconds to create silky micro-foam that feels restaurant-quality.
  • Make a double batch of the hojicha-water mixture and store it in the fridge; it reheats beautifully and cuts your morning prep time in half.
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