Hojicha Roasted Tea Cookies

Hojicha Roasted Tea Cookies recipe videos

Hojicha roasted tea cookies are a Japanese-inspired treat that blends the earthy, toasty notes of hojicha—a roasted green tea—into a buttery, crumbly cookie dough. Typically made with flour, butter, sugar, and a generous amount of finely ground hojicha powder, they often feature a simple, elegant appearance, sometimes dusted with matcha or rolled in sesame seeds. This delightful fusion of Western cookie technique and traditional Japanese tea flavors has become a popular item in modern Japanese bakeries and home kitchens.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are generally high in carbohydrates and fat due to the butter and sugar content, with a modest amount of protein from the flour. They provide small amounts of antioxidants from the hojicha tea and a rough calorie estimate is around 120-150 calories per cookie, depending on size and exact recipe.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	190 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	26 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Potassium	45 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.05 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.8 mg

Per 2 cookies (40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

What makes hojicha cookies unique is the use of roasted green tea, which has a lower caffeine content and a distinctive nutty, caramel-like flavor that sets it apart from typical tea-infused sweets. Nutritionally, hojicha is known for its calming properties and potential digestive benefits, adding a functional twist to a classic dessert.