This is the Kirin Namacha Autumn Tea Hōjicha Latte, featuring [base + flavour system].
This is the Kirin Namacha Autumn Tea Hōjicha Latte, featuring a roasted green tea and dairy-based flavour system.
The beverage presented with an opaque light-medium tan hue. Aroma opened with a smoky roasted profile supported by earthy sweetness.
Initial contact delivered a soft roasted green tea profile, with mellow immediate sweetness and a light, smooth mouthfeel. Through the mid-palate, the roasted notes gradually increased in aromatic intensity, while the texture remained more liquid than velvety. The restrained sweetness kept the drink closer to a light milk tea than a more indulgent latte, with less viscosity and richness than the name might suggest.
Towards the finish, a caramelised sweetness became more prominent, providing a crisp, refreshing lift alongside the smoky richness of the roasted green tea. The dairy presence receded through the aftertaste, leaving the roasted notes lingering briefly with a subtle, unobtrusive astringency.
Overall, a roasted green tea latte with a gradually intensifying roasted flavour trajectory and light, smooth texture, resulting in a restrained and refreshing interpretation rather than a rich or velvety latte.
This Kirin Namacha Autumn Tea Hōjicha Latte contained 400 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.