Cool down in hot weather with Cold Brew Hojicha! This roasted Japanese green tea is low in caffeine and astringency for a fabulous drink option day or night. Its natural caramel flavor and sweetness will make you want to refill your cup again and again.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Steeping Time6 hourshrs
Total Time6 hourshrs5 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: hojicha
Servings: 1L (4 cups)
Calories: 1kcal
Author: Namiko Chen
Ingredients
0.4ozhojicha(10 g; varies from 3 Tbsp to 5½ Tbsp, depending on the variety; see Notes)
Add 4¼ cups water (1 L) to the carafe and let it steep in the refrigerator for 6–8 hours. Then, discard the tea leaves from the pitcher. Serve with or without ice. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days.
Equipment
Cold Brew Coffee/Tea Maker
Notes
0.4 oz/10 grams of Hojicha:
Dark Roast from Hojicha Co.—3 Tbsp
Hanamitsu from Hojicha Co.—4 Tbsp
Gold Roast from Hojicha Co.—3.5 Tbsp
Gokujo Hojicha from Ippodo Tea Co.—5.5 Tbsp
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