Banana & Maple Crème Hōjicha

Becci Fowler

Servings

1

Prep Time

5 minutes

Calories

450

Category

Drinks

A dreamy iced Hōjicha layered with roasted Japanese tea, creamy maple-sweetened banana crème, and a sprinkle of crushed biscuits. Sweet, nostalgic and café-worthy.

Banana & Maple Crème Hōjicha

Ingredients

  • ½ ripe banana

  • ⅓ cup thickened cream

  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup

  • 1 cup milk of your choice (Oatly Barista recommended)

  • 2–3 g The Tea Collective Hōjicha Powder

  • 60 ml fresh water at 70°C (¼ cup)

  • Crushed Butternut biscuits or cinnamon

  • Ice

Directions

  1. Mash the banana. Whip the thickened cream and maple syrup until softly thickened, then fold in the banana.

  2. Fill a tall glass with ice and pour in the milk.

  3. Whisk 2–3 g Hōjicha powder with 60 ml of 70°C filtered water until frothy.

  4. Pour Hōjicha over the iced milk. Spoon the banana maple crème on top. Finish with crushed biscuits or cinnamon.