Smooth frozen treat with nutty, caramel-like roasted green tea flavors, perfect for a refreshing indulgence.
# Steps:
01 - In a saucepan, combine milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium until steaming but not boiling.
02 - Add hojicha tea to the heated milk mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
03 - Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing the tea to extract maximum flavor. Return the infused milk to the saucepan.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt until pale and slightly thickened.
05 - Slowly pour approximately 1 cup of the warm hojicha mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper.
06 - Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hojicha milk.
07 - Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon, approximately 170 to 175 degrees Fahrenheit.
08 - Strain the custard into a clean bowl. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely chilled.
09 - Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions.
10 - Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
