What you need
- Ingredients: houjicha powder · water · milk of your choice for lattes · ice for iced drinks
- Tools: sieve · bamboo whisk or milk frother · bowl or mug · kettle set to 195°F (90°C)
Hot Houjicha
- Sift 1 tsp (2 g) houjicha powder into a bowl.
- Whisk with 3 fl oz (90 ml) water at 195°F (90°C) until smooth.
Hot Houjicha Latte
- Sift 2 tsp (4 g) houjicha powder into a bowl.
- Whisk with 2 fl oz (60 ml) water at 195°F (90°C) until smooth.
- Add 5 fl oz (150 ml) steamed milk.
Iced Houjicha Latte
- Sift 2 tsp (4 g) houjicha powder and whisk with 2 fl oz (60 ml) water at 195°F (90°C).
- Fill a glass with ice and add 5 fl oz (150 ml) cold milk.
- Pour the houjicha over the milk.
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dark place.