Hojicha Macchiato Japanese Style (Printable)

A creamy Japanese-inspired drink featuring roasted green tea topped with frothed steamed milk.

# What You Need:

→ Tea Base

01 - 1 1/2 teaspoons hojicha loose leaf tea or 1 hojicha tea bag
02 - 2/3 cup hot water at 195°F

→ Milk

03 - 2-3 tablespoons whole milk or oat milk

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat water to 195°F. Place hojicha tea leaves or tea bag in a teapot or mug.
02 - Pour hot water over the tea and steep for 2-3 minutes. Remove the leaves or tea bag.
03 - Steam the milk using a milk frother, steam wand, or by heating and whisking until frothy.
04 - Pour the brewed hojicha into an espresso cup or demitasse.
05 - Spoon a small amount of steamed milk foam directly onto the center of the tea, creating a macchiato dot.
06 - Serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation taking only 10 minutes from start to finish.
  • A low-calorie beverage option with only 45 calories per serving.
  • Perfectly balances the nutty, roasted notes of hojicha with creamy milk foam.
02 -
  • Maintain a water temperature of 90°C (195°F) to extract the best flavor without bitterness.
  • Do not over-steep the tea; 2 to 3 minutes is the ideal window for hojicha.
  • Double-check tea and milk labels for possible cross-contamination if food allergies are a concern.
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