Iced Hojicha with Cinnamon (Printer View)

A refreshing blend of roasted hojicha, creamy milk, and warming cinnamon over ice.

# Components:

→ Tea

01 - 2 tablespoons hojicha loose leaf tea or 2 hojicha tea bags
02 - 2 cups water

→ Dairy and Sweetener

03 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based such as oat or almond milk
04 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup, optional

→ Garnish

05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for sprinkling
06 - Ice cubes as needed

# Method steps:

01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add hojicha tea leaves or tea bags, reduce heat and steep for 5 minutes.
02 - Strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher and allow to cool to room temperature. For quicker chilling, refrigerate for 10 minutes.
03 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Pour cooled hojicha tea over the ice, filling each glass halfway.
05 - Stir in milk and sweetener to taste.
06 - Sprinkle ground cinnamon over each glass and stir gently.
07 - Garnish with an extra pinch of cinnamon on top and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A unique Japanese fusion beverage with sophisticated roasted notes.
  • Quick and easy to make in just 15 minutes.
  • Low-calorie and vegetarian-friendly.
  • Wonderfully refreshing for warm afternoons.
02 -
  • Steep the tea for exactly 5 minutes to ensure a robust flavor without any bitterness.
  • Always check labels if using plant-based milks as they may contain gluten or nuts.
  • Using unsweetened almond milk keeps the calories around 60 per serving.
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