🎄 Gingerbread Hojicha Latte
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Servings
1
Your Cozy Cup of Roasted Cheer
When the weather turns chilly and the holiday playlists are on repeat, there's nothing better than wrapping your hands around a warm, spiced latte. But we're not talking about justany latte, we're talking about a Gingerbread Hojicha Latte.
This dreamy drink combines the roasted, toasty flavor of hojicha (aka roasted green tea) with all the festive feels of classic gingerbread. It’s comforting, cozy, and totally caffeine-light, perfect for evening wind-downs, morning slow-downs, or anytime you want that "wrapped in a blanket watching snow fall" feeling.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Latte
- 🍪 Like drinking a gingerbread cookie… but smoother
- 🌿 Hojicha = roasted, mellow, low-caffeine goodness
- 🧘♀️ Calming, cozy, and digestion-friendly
- 💚 Vegan + dairy-free friendly
- 🎁 Perfect for gifting-yourself moments during the busy season
Ingredients
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1 c milk of choice (oat milk is a fave for creaminess)
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½ tsp Hojicha powder
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Optional: a splash of vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: coconut whip, crushed ginger snaps, cinnamon stick
Directions
Add spices (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg) and maple syrup to the milk, and stir to combine.
- Warm the milk in a small saucepan milk steamer or microwave until hot but not boiling.
- In a separate bowl, whisk your hojicha powder with about 2 tbsp hot (not boiling) water until smooth.
- Pour the spiced milk into your mug, then top with the whisked hojicha.
- Add a swirl of coconut whip, sprinkle of crushed ginger snaps, or a cinnamon stick if you’re feeling festive.
- Sip and sigh happily.
Recipe Note
🎅 Festive Pro Tip
Want to get extra? Dust the top with cinnamon and add a mini gingerbread cookie. It’s holiday self-care in a cup.
💚 What is Hojicha Anyway?
Hojicha is roasted green tea from Japan, made from the same leaves as matcha but roasted to bring out warm, nutty, caramel-like notes. It’s naturally low in caffeine (like… basically decaf) and packed with L-theanine for calm, focused vibes.
🛒 Make It Yourself
Grab your organic hojicha powder right here and let the holiday latte magic begin. Don't forget to tag us @matchanude with your gingerbread creations. We’ll be cheering you on with a cup in hand!
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