Hojicha tea ice cream

Hojicha tea ice cream is a refined and surprising Japanese dessert. Hojicha is a roasted green tea, which gives it unique smoky and caramelized notes. This roasting also reduces its caffeine content, making it ideal for tasting at any time of day, even after a hearty meal. Less bitter than other green teas, it brings a natural sweetness to this ice cream, offering a soft and enveloping taste experience. Perfect for concluding a Japanese meal or simply for a refreshing gourmet break.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 50g sugar
• 200ml fresh cream
• 3 tablespoons hot water
• 3 tablespoons hojicha tea

Preparation

1. Infuse the tea for 10 minutes to get strong tea, then let it cool.
2. Add the eggs and sugar to a large bowl and mix until you get a smooth cream.
3. Whip the fresh cream until stiff, then pour in the hojicha tea and the cream obtained in step 2.
4. Mix gently with a spatula.
5. Cover the bowl with aluminum foil and place in the freezer for 1 and a half hours, then scrape the ice cream with a fork and repeat the same step once more to get a creamy ice cream.
6. Return to the freezer for 4 to 5 hours.