Sugar-Free Hojicha Latte
Indulge in the warm, nutty flavors of a Sugar-Free Hojicha Latte—a guilt-free twist on a beloved Japanese tea drink. Crafted with roasted Hojicha tea leaves, this latte boasts a mild smokiness balanced by velvety unsweetened almond milk and a hint of aromatic vanilla extract. Perfectly customizable to your taste, it's optionally sweetened with stevia or monk fruit for a naturally sugar-free experience. With a sprinkle of cinnamon powder for garnish, this cozy beverage is both soothing and healthy, making it the ideal dairy-free and low-calorie treat to brighten your day. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a quick and satisfying choice for mindful tea lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Hojicha tea leaves
- 250 milliliters Water
- 200 milliliters Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 packet Stevia or monk fruit sweetener (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons Cinnamon powder (for garnish)
Instructions
Boil the water in a small pot. Once it reaches a rolling boil, remove from heat and let it sit for about 1 minute. This will slightly cool the water, which is ideal for brewing Hojicha tea.
Place the Hojicha tea leaves in a teapot or a heatproof cup. Pour the hot water over the tea leaves.
Let the tea steep for 4-5 minutes, adjusting the time based on how strong you prefer your tea.
While the tea is steeping, heat the almond milk in a small saucepan over low to medium heat. Do not let it boil. Optionally, you can froth the almond milk using a milk frother to achieve a creamy texture.
Strain the tea to remove the leaves and pour the brewed hojicha into your serving mug.
Add vanilla extract and the optional sweetener to the mug, stirring well to combine.
Pour the warmed almond milk into the mug, holding back the foam with a spoon to layer it on top after the milk.
Finally, spoon the milk foam gently on top of your latte and sprinkle a bit of cinnamon powder as a garnish.
Serve hot and enjoy this cozy, sugar-free rendition of a Hojicha latte.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
41 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 84 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
