Vanilla Hojicha Latte Recipe
Elizabeth Keller
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A vanilla hojicha latte is smooth, toasty, and comforting. It has the creamy feel of a café latte, but with the warm roasted flavor of Japanese green tea.
Hojicha is known for its mellow, nutty, lightly caramel-like flavor. When paired with vanilla and milk, it becomes a soft and cozy tea latte that is perfect for slow mornings, quiet afternoons, or evening sipping. If matcha feels too grassy or intense, hojicha may be the Japanese green tea you reach for instead.
Why It Works
Why Vanilla Works With Hojicha
Vanilla adds gentle sweetness and warmth without covering up hojicha's roasted flavor. Instead, it brings out the tea's natural notes of toasted grain, roasted nuts, and soft caramel. This latte is:
- Creamy, toasty, and smooth
- Lightly sweet with lower bitterness
- Easy to enjoy hot or iced
Ingredients
What You'll Need
- 1 to 2 tsp hojicha powder
- 2 oz warm water
- 1 to 2 tsp vanilla syrup, maple syrup, or honey
- 6 to 8 oz steamed or warm milk
Optional:
- Splash of vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Cold foam (for iced version)
- Brown sugar drizzle
Instructions
How to Make It — Hot or Iced
Step 1: Whisk the hojicha — Add hojicha powder to a small bowl or cup. Pour in warm water and whisk until smooth.
Step 2: Add vanilla — Stir in vanilla syrup, maple syrup, honey, or a small splash of vanilla extract.
Step 3 (Hot): Warm the milk — Heat milk gently until warm. Froth if desired. Pour into the hojicha mixture and stir. Top with foam or cinnamon.
Step 3 (Iced): Fill a glass with ice. Add milk. Pour hojicha over the top. Stir and enjoy. Especially good with oat milk.
Milk Options
Best Milk for Vanilla Hojicha
Oat milk — Adds creaminess and supports hojicha's toasted flavor. Our top pick.
Whole milk — Richer and more indulgent.
Almond milk — Lighter finish. Try with a little vanilla syrup for extra warmth.
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Start With the Right Hojicha
This latte starts with our Hojicha — a roasted Japanese green tea with warm caramel and chestnut notes that pair beautifully with vanilla. Smooth, mellow, and naturally low in caffeine.
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Keep Exploring
Hojicha is a beautiful tea for anyone who loves roasted, smooth, comforting flavors. Try it hot, iced, or as a latte with vanilla, brown sugar, oat milk, or cold foam.
→ Hojicha Guide: Flavor, Preparation & Pairings
→ Hojicha Hot Tea, Iced Latte & Affogato
→ Iced Brown Sugar Hojicha Latte Recipe