Hojicha powder is made from green tea roasted at a very high temperature then grinded into a fine powder for cooking purposes. It has a woody and slightly toasted flavor. Here is a recipe of cheesecake with hojicha tea powder, a match made in heaven with a cup of hojicha or sencha as a snack.
Mix the ricotta, double cream, hojicha powder, lightly beaten eggs and sugar together. Pour the batter on the biscuit base.
Bake the cheesecake in an oven preheated to 170°C for 40 to 45 minutes.
Chill in the refrigerator overnight and serve with a cup of hojicha.
Alternative : Make this cheesecake with 20g of superior Matcha