This is the Hōjicha Cloud ($9.50) from Sneaker Laundry Lab, featuring hōjicha latte with cold kinako foam.
The beverage presented with an opaque khaki hue, topped with a layer of light tan foam and dusted with hōjicha powder. Aroma opened with warm toasted nuttiness.
Initial contact delivered the hōjicha latte and kinako foam in the same sip. The roasted hōjicha carried mellow sweetness through the smoothness of the full cream milk base. Through the mid-palate, the roasted profile developed in richness, suggesting the deeper aromatic character of deep-roasted hōjicha. Towards the finish, the cold kinako foam introduced contrasting coolness and airy lightness, along with a gentle savoury nuttiness that reinforced the roasted character of the hōjicha.
Overall, a layered hōjicha latte with contrasting liquid and aerated textures, resulting in a structured progression from warm roast to cool, nutty finish. Worth repurchasing.
This Hōjicha Cloud was purchased from Sneaker Laundry Lab in Sydney, Australia in September 2026.