Iced Brown Sugar Hojicha Latte Recipe

Why It Works

Why Hojicha Works So Well With Brown Sugar

Hojicha has natural roasted notes that pair beautifully with brown sugar. The flavor leans warm, toasty, nutty, and slightly caramel-like — so brown sugar brings out what hojicha already does well. This latte is a great choice if you want something:

• Smooth and mellow
• Less grassy than matcha
• Cozy but still refreshing
• Good over ice
• Creamy and lightly sweet

Ingredients

What You'll Need

• 1 to 2 tsp hojicha powder
• 2 oz warm water
• 1 to 2 tbsp brown sugar syrup
• 6 to 8 oz milk of choice
• Ice

Optional:

• Cold foam
• Vanilla extract
• Extra brown sugar drizzle

Quick Brown Sugar Syrup:

• 2 tbsp brown sugar + 2 tbsp hot water — stir until dissolved. Keep extra in the fridge for future lattes.

Instructions

How to Make It

Step 1: Prepare the hojicha — Add hojicha powder to a small bowl or cup. Pour in warm water and whisk until smooth.

Step 2: Add brown sugar syrup — Stir the brown sugar syrup into the prepared hojicha.

Step 3: Fill a glass with ice — Add ice to a tall glass.

Step 4: Add milk — Pour milk over the ice.

Step 5: Pour hojicha over the top — Add the sweetened hojicha mixture and stir gently.

Step 6: Finish — Top with cold foam or a light drizzle of brown sugar syrup if desired.

Milk Options

Best Milk for Hojicha Lattes

Oat milk — Creamy, enhances the roasted flavor. Our top pick.

Whole milk — Richer latte.

Almond milk — Lighter drink.

Coconut milk — Slightly sweet finish.

Try This With Willow Creek Hojicha

More Hojicha Recipes to Explore

If matcha feels too bold or green for your taste, hojicha is a beautiful alternative. Its roasted flavor makes it especially good in lattes, cold drinks, and dessert-style tea recipes.

→ Hojicha Guide: Flavor, Preparation & Pairings

→ Hojicha Hot Tea, Iced Latte & Affogato

→ Vanilla Hojicha Latte Recipe

→ Hojicha Cold Foam Latte Recipe

→ Hojicha vs. Matcha: What's the Difference?

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