Creamy Hojicha Vanilla Milkshake (Printable Version)

Smooth blend of roasted green tea and vanilla ice cream with milk for a comforting drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Tea

03 - 2 tablespoons Hojicha powder

→ Optional Toppings

04 - Whipped cream for garnish
05 - Crushed roasted nuts for garnish
06 - Hojicha powder for dusting

# How To Make It:

01 - In a blender, combine the vanilla ice cream, milk, and Hojicha powder.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
03 - Pour the blended mixture into chilled glasses.
04 - Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of Hojicha powder, and crushed roasted nuts if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with a straw.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes fancy and complex but comes together in the time it takes to turn on your blender.
  • The hojicha gives you that sophisticated tea flavor without any bitterness, just pure toasted calm in a glass.
  • It's the kind of drink that makes an ordinary Tuesday afternoon feel intentional and a little bit special.
02 -
  • If your hojicha powder is lumpy or old, sift it through a fine mesh strainer before blending to avoid any gritty texture in your finished drink.
  • The ratio of powder to liquid is flexible, so start with less and blend, then taste before committing to more—I learned this the hard way with an overly strong batch.
03 -
  • Don't add the ice cream until you're ready to blend because it'll start melting the moment it hits room temperature, and you want maximum creaminess.
  • If you like an extra-luxe version, use half the milk and add heavy cream or crème fraîche instead, which makes it taste almost like a hojicha affogato.
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