This is the Coca-Cola Ayataka Cafe Caramel Milk & Hōjicha, featuring a milk-based hōjicha with caramel.
The beverage presented with an opaque tan hue. Aroma opened with roasted hōjicha, becoming more pronounced when heated as recommended, with caramel sitting as a secondary sweet note. Initial contact delivered a rounded caramel sweetness. Through the mid-palate, the hōjicha developed depth, bringing a roasted, earthy profile that both tempered and reinforced the sweetness. The interaction between caramel and roast produced a darker, almost chocolate-leaning impression, with the tea providing structure rather than bitterness. Towards the finish, the roasted sweetness carried through, with the hōjicha remaining dominant. A light astringency appeared at the end of the sip, providing a mild reset without disrupting the profile. Mouthfeel was light and smooth, with a fluid, non-cloying texture.
Overall, a milk tea with layered caramel sweetness and roasted hōjicha depth, resulting in a balanced, slightly astringent finish.
This Coca-Cola Ayataka Cafe Caramel Milk & Hōjicha contained 440 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.