Description
Comforting Hojicha Hot Chocolate for Cozy Winter Moments
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups milk (whole, almond, oat, or soy)
- 1 tbsp hojicha powder (culinary grade)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tsp sugar, honey, or maple syrup (to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or cinnamon (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk together hojicha and cocoa powder with a spoonful of warm milk to form a smooth paste.
- Add the paste to the saucepan. Stir until fully blended and smooth. Add sweetener, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk until frothy, then pour into your mug. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Use dairy or non-dairy milk based on your dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg