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Houjicha Affogato

Houjicha Affogato

Toasty and chocolatey with hints of caramel, Houjicha complements mint chip ice cream perfectly. Warm, cold and a little unexpected.

Date:

October 23, 2026

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Rishi Tea

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Houjicha Powder
  • 2 oz hot water (200ºF)
  • 1 scoop mint chip ice cream
  • Garnish: shaved chocolate or fresh mint

Directions

  1. Sift Houjicha Powder into a small bowl,
add hot water and whisk until smooth.
  2. Add ice cream to a bowl and pour the prepared houjicha on top.
  3. Finish with your garnish of choice and enjoy.
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