TeaLab - Hojicha Powder

An aromatic, slow-roasted, green Japanese tea powder with rich roasted and caramel notes. The roasting process caramelizes the tea leaves, resulting in a subtle sweetness. Naturally low in caffeine yet rich in antioxidants, it’s the perfect lower-caffeine alternative to matcha. Delicious in hot or iced lattes, and a unique addition to baking.

Hojicha is a type of Japanese green tea, that has been roasted. The roasting process removes all bitterness, creating a roasted/ caramel taste.

*Roasted green tea, Hōjicha (Japan). *Certified Organic.

How to make hojicha:

Step 1: Add 2 heaped spatulas of hojicha green tea powder to a bowl.

Step 2: Fill your kettle with fresh water and boil to 80°C.

Step 3: Pour a small amount of boiled water into the bowl (around 50ml).

Step 4: Using your matcha whisk, begin whisking in a "W" or "M" motion, until frothy.

Step 5: (Iced) Fill your glass with ice and oatmilk (3/4 full) then add a teaspoon of syrup and stir (optional, pairs well with maple). Pour the whisked hojicha over the top for an ombre effect.

Step 5: (Hot)  Pour the whisked hojicha into a mug and stir in your syrup of choice into the hojicha tea base. Then heat the milk (warm but not boiling) and froth using a milk frother. Then pour the steamed milk slowly onto the hojicha.

Try adding hojicha to smoothies, milkshakes and desserts.