Creamy Hojicha Milkshake (Printable)

Creamy blend of roasted Hojicha, vanilla ice cream, and milk creates a comforting toasty beverage in minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)

→ Tea

03 - 2 tablespoons Hojicha powder

→ Optional Toppings

04 - Whipped cream, for garnish
05 - Crushed roasted nuts, for garnish
06 - Hojicha powder, for dusting

# How To Make It:

01 - In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, and Hojicha powder.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, ensuring all powder is fully incorporated.
03 - Pour into chilled glasses. Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of Hojicha powder, and crushed roasted nuts if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The roasted, nutty notes of Hojicha transform ordinary vanilla ice cream into something sophisticated yet deeply comforting
  • It takes literally five minutes to make but tastes like you put way more thought into it
  • Theres something magical about hot tea flavors meeting cold, creamy ice cream
02 -
  • Hojicha powder can clump if you dump it directly into cold liquid. I learned to whisk it with a tiny bit of the milk first to make a smooth paste before adding the ice cream.
  • Over-blending makes milkshakes thin and soupy. Stop as soon as everything is combined and smooth.
  • The flavor intensifies if you let the shake sit for a minute, but the texture is best immediately after blending.
03 -
  • If you can only find Hojicha tea leaves instead of powder, grind them in a coffee grinder first
  • A teaspoon of maple syrup mixed in adds another layer of caramel-like flavor that plays beautifully with the roasted notes
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