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Hojicha Cloud Latte – Creamy Japanese Tea, 40% Lighter

This silky Japanese roasted green tea latte floats atop airy whipped aquafaba clouds, delivering café-quality indulgence with 40% fewer calories. One sip melts roasted hazelnut warmth across your palate—no heavy cream needed.

15m

Prep Time

Cook Time

Servings

252

Calories

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 2 tbsp hojicha powder (Japanese roasted green tea)
✓ 1.5 cups unsweetened oat milk
✓ 1/4 cup hot water (for blooming hojicha)
✓ 1 tbsp honey
✓ Pinch of sea salt
✓ 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
✓ 2 ice cubes per serving (optional, for iced version)
✓ 1/2 cup aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas, drained)
✓ 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (stabilizes foam)
✓ 1/4 tsp monk fruit sweetener or pinch of stevia
✓ Dusting of matcha or cinnamon for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare Aquafaba Foam: Pour aquafaba into a clean mixing bowl. Add cream of tartar. Using an electric mixer or whisk, beat on medium-high for 3–4 minutes until stiff peaks form, glossy and cloud-like. Gently fold in monk fruit sweetener. Set aside.

2. Bloom the Hojicha: Measure hojicha powder into a small bowl. Add 1/4 cup hot water (around 160–170°F, just below boiling to preserve delicate roasted notes). Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until smooth and fully dissolved, breaking up any lumps.

3. Heat the Milk Base: Pour oat milk into a small saucepan and warm over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat and add honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until honey dissolves completely.

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4. Combine Hojicha & Milk: Pour the warm milk mixture into the bloomed hojicha, stirring gently until fully incorporated. The mixture should be smooth, fragrant, and pale brown throughout.

5. Divide into Serving Cups: Pour hojicha latte evenly between two mugs or glasses, filling each about 3/4 full. Leave room for the aquafaba topping.

6. Top with Aquafaba Clouds: Spoon generous dollops of whipped aquafaba onto each latte, using the back of a spoon to create light, airy peaks. Don't over-pack—let it float gently on the surface.

7. Garnish & Serve: Dust lightly with matcha powder or a pinch of cinnamon. Serve immediately while foam is at its peak, providing long spoon for scooping creamy clouds with each sip.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories252 kcal

Protein6g

Carbohydrates36g

Fat5g

🏷️ Tags

#low-calorie hojicha latte recipe#vegan aquafaba foam coffee drink#Japanese roasted green tea latte

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