Hojicha Flat White (Printable)

Aromatic hojicha tea blended with creamy microfoam for a nutty, toasty Japanese-inspired beverage.

# What You'll Need:

→ Hojicha Concentrate

01 - 2 teaspoons hojicha loose leaf tea or tea bags
02 - 1/2 cup hot water at 195°F

→ Milk

03 - 1/2 cup whole milk or oat milk for dairy-free option

→ Sweetener

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Steep hojicha tea leaves or tea bags in 1/2 cup hot water 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 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 creamy top. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's the perfect bridge between tea and coffee lovers because hojicha gives you that grounding, toasty richness without the caffeine jitters.
  • Once you nail the microfoam, you'll find yourself making this on quiet mornings just to have an excuse to slow down.
02 -
  • The temperature of your water matters more than you'd think, because too hot burns the delicate roasted notes and too cool leaves it tasting thin and flat.
  • Don't skip warming your cup, because it's the difference between a drink that stays hot for ten blissful minutes and one that cools in half the time.
03 -
  • Pre-warming your cup is non-negotiable because it keeps your drink at sipping temperature longer and makes the whole experience feel intentional.
  • If your microfoam breaks or looks too bubbly, gently bang the pitcher on the counter once or twice, which helps the bubbles consolidate into that silky texture.
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