Hojicha Cortado (Print Version)

Smooth roasted Japanese tea meets creamy steamed milk in this balanced, aromatic beverage ready in 10 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tea

01 - 2 teaspoons hojicha loose leaf tea or 1 hojicha tea bag
02 - ½ cup water, just below boiling (approximately 195°F)

→ Milk

03 - ½ cup whole milk or plant-based milk alternative

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat water to just below boiling, approximately 195°F.
02 - Add hojicha tea leaves or tea bag to teapot or infuser. Pour hot water over tea and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain or remove tea bag.
03 - While tea steeps, steam milk until hot and frothy. If steamer unavailable, gently heat milk on stovetop and whisk until frothy.
04 - Pour brewed hojicha into heatproof cup, approximately ½ cup.
05 - Add steamed milk in equal proportion, approximately ½ cup, holding back foam with spoon. Top with spoonful of froth if desired.
06 - Serve immediately while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Features a unique roasted tea aroma and nutty flavor.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes.
  • A balanced, silky beverage that is both vegetarian and gluten-free.
02 -
  • Use plant-based milk for a vegan-friendly alternative.
  • Sweeten with honey or simple syrup if desired.
  • Garnish with hojicha powder or cinnamon for extra aroma.
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