Hojicha latte
Vegetarian
ほうじ茶ラテ · hōjicha rate
Toasty roasted Japanese green tea brewed strong and topped with frothed hot milk — nutty and caramel-like, with far less caffeine than coffee or matcha.
Hojicha latte is a Japanese hot drink, ready in about 6 minutes and made with hojicha (roasted green tea) and milk. It serves 1 and is rated beginner to cook.
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- Prep
- 1 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 6 min
- Serves
- 1
- Level
- Beginner
- Calories
- 113
Method
Step 1
Pour the near-boiling water over the hojicha leaves (opens in a new tab) and steep for 3 minutes. Roasted tea tolerates hotter water than other green teas.
- 3 min
- 95°C · water
- Kettle (opens in a new tab)
Step 2
Strain the strong tea into a mug, pressing the leaves gently, and stir in sweetener if using.
How it looks · Photo: Katerina Holmes on Pexels Step 3
Heat the milk (opens in a new tab) to about 65 °C and froth it until silky, then pour it into the tea and top with the foam.
- 2 min
- 65°C · milk
- Milk frother (opens in a new tab)
About this dish
- Origin
- Japan · Commonly attributedHojicha itself is a traditional Japanese tea; the milky latte is a modern café drink.Also popular in United States, AustraliaMore food from Japan
- Dish
- Breakfast · Snack · Hot drinks
- Cooking method
- Boiled
- Taste
- nutty, creamy, smoky, mild
- Diet
- Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · Low-carbWithout the optional extras: Whole-food focused, No added sugarWith the listed swaps: Vegan, Plant-based, Ovo-vegetarian, Dairy-freeWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
All labels
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-carb · Low-fat · Low-sodium - Good for
- Everyday
- Cook more with
- Milk
- Techniques
- Boiling
Allergens
- Contains, can be adapted: Milkfrom milk
Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.
Nutrition
113 kcal per serving
Estimated1 serving ≈ 265 g · recipe makes 1
Where the energy comes from
- Protein 21%
- Carbohydrate 32%
- Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 113 kcal | 43 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3.4 g |
| Net carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3.4 g |
| Sugars | 9.4 g | 3.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 2.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Trans fat | — | — |
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 7 mg |
| Sodium | 81 mg | 31 mg |
| Salt equivalent | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
Vitamins & minerals per serving
- Potassium
- 245 mg
- Calcium
- 218 mg
- Iron
- 0.1 mg
- Magnesium
- 20 mg
- Vitamin A (RAE)
- 85 µg
- Vitamin C
- 0 mg
- Vitamin D
- 2.4 µg
- Vitamin B12
- 0.8 µg
- Folate (DFE)
- 9 µg
How these numbers were made
- Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
- *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
- Optional ingredients are not included: sugar.
- Not counted (tiny amounts or “to taste”): hojicha (roasted green tea).
- “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
- Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Good to know
Tips
- Hojicha powder whisked into a little hot water makes a quicker, stronger base than leaves.
Common mistakes
- Boiling the milk, which masks hojicha's delicate roasted flavour with a cooked-milk taste.
Storage
- Make to order.
Variations
- Iced hojicha latte: Brew the tea double strength, cool it and pour over ice and cold milk.
Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated
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