Independent café-inspired recipe
Community Goods-Inspired Hojicha Latte Recipe
A creamy roasted tea latte inspired by the Hojicha Latte listed on the Community Goods menu. Hojicha has a naturally roasted, nutty flavor that pairs well with steamed milk and a small amount of sweetness. This is an independent recreation, not an official Community Goods recipe.
A creamy roasted tea latte inspired by the Hojicha Latte listed on the Community Goods menu. Hojicha has a naturally roasted, nutty flavor that pairs well with steamed milk and a small amount of sweetness. This is an independent recreation, not an official Community Goods recipe.
Recipe Details
| Recipe Details | |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 5 minutes |
| Total Time | 10 minutes |
| Servings | 1 |
| Category | Tea, Latte |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Ingredients
For the Hojicha Base
- 2 tsp hojicha powder
- 60 ml warm water
- 1 to 2 tsp maple syrup or simple syrup
For the Latte
- 180 ml milk
- Small pinch of sea salt, optional
For an Iced Version
- Ice
- 180 ml cold milk
Equipment
- Small bowl
- Fine mesh strainer
- Bamboo whisk or handheld frother
- Small saucepan or milk frother
- 10 to 12 oz cup
How to Make a Hojicha Latte
Step 1: Sift the hojicha Pass the hojicha powder through a fine mesh strainer into a small bowl. This helps prevent clumps in the finished drink.
Step 2: Add warm water Add about 60 ml of warm water. Whisk until the hojicha becomes smooth.
Step 3: Add sweetener Stir in 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or simple syrup. Taste and add more if you prefer a sweeter latte.
Step 4: Heat the milk Warm about 180 ml of milk until hot but not boiling. Lightly froth the milk for a smooth texture.
Step 5: Combine Pour the warm milk into the hojicha mixture gradually while stirring. Finish with a small amount of foam.
Step 6: Taste Adjust the sweetness if needed. The finished latte should keep the roasted character of the hojicha rather than being dominated by sugar.
How This Recipe Compares
Community Goods lists a Hojicha Latte among its specialty tea drinks and describes it as a roasted green tea beverage. This recipe uses hojicha and milk to build an independent café style recreation. The measurements and preparation method are developed for home use and shouldn't be taken as Community Goods' own recipe.
Tips for the Best Hojicha Latte
Don't oversweeten it Hojicha naturally has roasted, nutty, and slightly caramel-like notes. Too much sweetener can hide those flavors.
Sift the powder Hojicha powder can clump easily, so sifting makes the drink smoother.
Use creamy milk Whole milk or oat milk works particularly well with the roasted flavor.
Don't boil the milk Overheated milk can develop an unpleasant cooked flavor and lose some of its smooth texture.
Iced Hojicha Latte
For an iced version:
- Sift the hojicha powder.
- Whisk it with 60 ml warm water.
- Add your preferred sweetener.
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add cold milk.
- Pour the hojicha mixture over the milk.
- Stir before serving.
Hojicha Latte Variations
Vanilla Hojicha Latte Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup.
Honey Hojicha Latte Replace simple syrup with honey.
Iced Hojicha Latte Use cold milk and ice instead of steamed milk.
Less Sweet Hojicha Use only 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sweetener to let the roasted tea flavor come through.