The Blueberry Lavender Iced Hojicha Latte is a floral and fruity layered latte that's perfect for slow and sunny afternoons.
How to make a Blueberry Lavender Iced Hojicha Latte?
While iced hojicha lattes are typically made by whisking Hojicha Powder with cold water, this time the Japanese roasted green tea is whisked with a flavorful infusion. The Blueberry Lavender Iced Hojicha Latte is made by first steeping together calming lavender and juicy blueberries to create a tasty herbal tea. The infusion is whisked together with the rich Hojicha Powder to create the aromatic top layer, which is then poured into a glass over milk and ice.
How to make the blueberry lavender ice cubes?
The vibrant purple ice cubes shown in the featured video are a delightful addition to this tea latte and can be made ahead of time by freezing the blueberry and lavender tea in ice molds or an ice cube tray in the shape of your choosing. The blueberry and lavender ice cubes bring a more potent flavor and an added pop of color.
Can I use regular ice cubes?
Yes! If you're craving a Blueberry Lavender Iced Hojicha Latte and don't want to wait for the ice to freeze, you can prepare the layered latte with regular ice cubes. No other adjustments are needed as the drink will still be full of flavor.
Can I use fresh blueberries?
We found that frozen blueberries yield the best results. If you only have fresh blueberries on hand, we recommend first washing and freezing the blueberries for a few hours to be rewarded with the ideal flavor and color.
Ingredients
Blueberry Lavender Iced Hojicha Latte
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
- 1 tablespoon frozen wild blueberries
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) filtered water
- 2 teaspoons Hojicha Powder
- ½ cup blueberry lavender ice cubes
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) milk (we used oat milk)
- Sweetener to taste
Blueberry Lavender Ice Cubes
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
- 1 tablespoon frozen wild blueberries
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) filtered water
Instructions
- Prepare the Blueberry Lavender Ice Cubes ahead of time by steeping 1 teaspoon of dried lavender buds and 1 tablespoon of frozen wild blueberries in 120 ml of boiling filtered water for 5 minutes.
- Strain the lavender and blueberries, and transfer the infusion into ice cube molds or an ice cube tray. Freeze for 4-6 hours.
- Prepare the Blueberry Lavender Iced Hojicha Latte by steeping 1 teaspoon of dried lavender buds and 1 tablespoon of frozen wild blueberries in 60 ml of boiling filtered water for 5 minutes.
- Whisk 60 ml of the blueberry lavender tea with 2 teaspoons of Hojicha Powder.
- Into a glass, add the blueberry lavender ice cubes.
- Pour 180 ml of milk or milk alternative of your choice.
- Slowly pour the whisked hojicha over the milk.
- Stir, sip, and sweeten as desired.
- Enjoy relaxing with your delicious Blueberry Lavender Iced Hojicha Latte on a warm afternoon.
