If you’ve ever wanted to make a specialty cafe drink at home, this Roasted Banana Hojicha Latte is the perfect thing to make on a cozy weekend. It’s made with hojicha tea, homemade banana milk, and a layer of salted vanilla sweet cream.
This is such a fun drink to make and the first time we made it our thoughts immediately went to banana bread. The roasted flavors of the banana and hojicha tea go so well together, and a little bit of cinnamon adds a touch of warmth.
There are three layers to this Roasted Banana Hojicha Latte. The first is banana milk, the second is the hojicha tea, and the third is salted vanilla cream. The latter is nice and sweet which complements the mildly sweet banana milk and hojicha layers. A generous pinch of flaky sea salt in the sweet cream also sharpens the flavors and brings in that sweet and salty element that we love so much.
If you want to try another hojicha recipe, be sure to make this Hojicha Hot Chocolate!
Ingredient Notes
Find the full list of ingredients, measurements, and instructions in the recipe card below!
- Hojicha Powder: Be sure to sift your powder to prevent any clumps from forming.
- Banana: You’ll need half a large ripe banana. The riper is it, the sweeter the banana milk will be.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This section provides a general overview as well as any pictures to guide you through the recipe. The full detailed recipe instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
1. Roast the banana. Slice a banana in half lengthwise then sprinkle cinnamon on top of the cut side. Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (205°C) then let it cool for 5 minutes.
2. Make the hojicha and sweet cream layers. Whisk together the hojicha and hot water until frothy. Then add the salted vanilla cream ingredients to a bowl or small carafe and use a handheld milk frother to blend until thickened.
3. Make the banana milk. Add the roasted banana and milk to a blender and blend until just combined.
4. Assemble the drink. Place a small amount of ice in a tall glass then pour in the banana milk. Layer with the hojicha then top with the salted vanilla cream.
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📖 Recipe
Roasted Banana Hojicha Latte
Ingredients
Roasted Banana Hojicha Latte
- ½ large banana sliced lengthwise from a whole banana
- Ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk
- 2 tsp hojicha powder sifted
- ¼ cup (60 ml) hot water NOT boiling
Salted Vanilla Cream
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Generous pinch of flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste
- 2 tsp light agave nectar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the banana half cut side up on the baking sheet and sprinkle the top with cinnamon. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Let the banana cool for at least 5 minutes then place it in a blender with the milk. Blend until just combined and set aside.
- For the hojicha layer, whisk the hojicha powder and hot water in a small bowl until frothy.
- In another small bowl, add the ingredients for the salted vanilla cream and use a handheld milk frother to blend for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
- Add a bit of ice to the bottom of a tall glass and pour in the banana milk followed by the hojicha tea. Finish it off with the salted vanilla cream and enjoy!
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