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Black Sesame Hojicha Latte

Nutty black sesame meets roasted hojicha in a creamy, layered latte. A drink worth making slowly.

Ingredients

Hojicha Base

• 3g hojicha powder
• 30g hot water (175°F / 80°C)
• 10g maple syrup
• 100ml milk of your choice

• 1 tbsp black sesame paste

Method

1. 1Sift hojicha powder into a small bowl.
2. 2Pour boiling water into a teacup to cool it to 80°C, then pour into the tea bowl with the hojicha.
3. 3Add maple syrup and whisk vigorously for 15 seconds in an "M" shape until smooth and frothy.
4. 4Stir black sesame paste into the milk and whisk until fully dissolved and creamy.
5. 5Add ice to a glass, pour in the black sesame milk, then slowly pour the hojicha on top.