How to Make a Hojicha Latte at Home (Hot or Iced)

A hojicha latte brings the warm, roasted flavor of Japanese green tea into a creamy cup. You can enjoy it hot or iced using powdered hojicha, water, your preferred milk and an optional sweetener. This guide is designed for Haze Hojicha roasted green tea powder; always follow the serving instructions on your own product label.

What does a hojicha latte taste like?

Hojicha is Japanese green tea that has been roasted. Roasting gives it a toasted flavor profile that differs from the fresh green character associated with traditional matcha powder. With milk, it becomes a mellow, roasty drink. The final taste depends on the tea-to-milk ratio and whether you add sweetener.

Ingredients for one hojicha latte

• One serving of plain hojicha powder, measured according to the instructions on the package
• About 1–2 fl oz (30–60 mL) warm water for mixing, or the amount stated on your product label
• About 6–8 fl oz (180–240 mL) milk or your preferred plant-based drink
• Ice for the cold version
• Optional sweetener, to taste

These quantities are a suggested starting point, not a replacement for the product's directions. Milk, ice and sweeteners are not included with Haze Hojicha.

How to make an iced hojicha latte

1. Mix the tea. Measure the hojicha powder as directed on the label. Whisk it with a little warm water until smooth. If it clumps, try sifting the powder before mixing.
2. Prepare your glass. Add ice and your preferred cold milk.
3. Pour and combine. Slowly add the mixed hojicha. Stir before drinking so the tea flavor is evenly distributed.
4. Adjust the flavor. Use a little less milk if you prefer a stronger roasted tea taste, or add sweetener if that suits your palate.

How to make a hot hojicha latte

Prepare the hojicha base with warm water following the tea label. Gently heat your preferred milk, then combine it with the whisked tea. Froth the milk if you enjoy a café-style texture. Taste before sweetening and serve in your favorite mug.

Hojicha latte questions

Is hojicha the same as matcha?

No. Both are Japanese green teas, but hojicha is roasted. Its flavor and color are different from those of conventional green matcha. Learn more in our guide to hojicha and roasted green tea.

Does hojicha contain caffeine?

Yes. Hojicha is tea and naturally contains caffeine. The amount depends on the tea and serving size; no fixed caffeine amount is claimed for this recipe.

Is Haze Hojicha already mixed with milk or sugar?

No. Haze Hojicha is a plain roasted green tea powder, not a ready-to-drink beverage or sweetened latte mix. Choose your own milk and other additions.

Find your Japanese tea ritual

Browse the Matcha & Pilates Japanese tea collection for Haze Hojicha and Matcha Bloom, or try our iced matcha latte recipe for a greener variation.