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    Toasted Black Sesame Latte

    Mar 17, 2019 · 6 Comments

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    this black sesame latte has plenty of sesame (sesame seed powder, sesame oil, tahini), making it super nutty and perfect for sipping on a cool end of winter night!

    my body is not as forgiving of caffeine at night as it used to be. in college (this was less than a year ago so i’m not sure what changed so quickly), i could get away with drinking milk tea at 2am and not have insomnia or sleep maintenance problems. now? good luck. the first time it happened a few months ago, i saw the sunrise in new york (i’m not a morning person). the second time, i was awake at 3am even though i had to get up at 6:30am for work. so i have to be careful about what i drink at night, and if i’m looking for something a little richer than a sleepytime tea latte, this sesame latte is perfect.

    perhaps this sesame latte is better described as a black sesame latte or a toasted sesame latte. the latte part is a bit of a misnomer too: there’s no coffee. i feel like sweet sesame milk is the best way to describe it, even if that doesn’t sound quite as luxurious as a toasted sesame latte. no matter what you call it, it’s a gently sweet, nutty, creamy drink that’s well-suited for when you need something cozy and non-caffeinated.

    you blend up a bunch of sesame (seeds, oil and tahini) with milk, half and half, tea and honey, then ta da! sesame latte for you and you and you. the tiny bit of half and half nudges the creaminess factor up a notch. and though it sounds counter intuitive, i like a hit of slightly bitter tea (decaf if ¼ cup of plain black tea is too intense for you at night) to cut through all the milk and sesame.

    if you're looking for another cozy drink, how about this oat milk hot chocolate?

    This sesame latte has three infusions of sesame: sesame seeds, sesame oil and tahini! #sesameseeds #latte #decaf #drinks

    4.67 from 9 votes
    Some milk foam and black sesame seeds adds a touch of pizzazz to the top of this black sesame latte, but it's tasty even without the extra adornments! #sesameseeds #latte #decaf #drinks
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    Sesame Latte
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    5 mins
    Total Time
    10 mins
     
    This black sesame latte is a nutty, creamy non-caffeinated drink perfect for cozying up to on a cool night!
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Fusion, Japanese
    Keyword: black sesame, black tea, decaf, drinks, egg-free, milk, non-alcoholic, nut-free, sesame oil, sesame seeds, tahini, tea, vegetarian
    Servings: 1 person
    Calories: 447 kcal
    Ingredients
    • 2 T black sesame powder
    • 1 cup reduced fat 2% milk
    • ¼ cup strong decaf black tea
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon tahini
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 T half and half
    • pinch of salt
    Instructions
    1. Toast the ground sesame seeds for 5-10 minutes, or until fragrant. You can do this on the stovetop in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the oven/toaster oven at 200F.
    2. Warm the milk slightly (30 seconds in a microwave is fine).
    3. In a blender, place the milk, tea, tahini, sesame oil, honey, half and half and salt. Blend for 15-30 seconds, or until combined. Pour into a glass, microwave for 1 minute, give it a stir and serve warm.
    Recipe Notes

    To make the black sesame seed powder: grind ¼ cup sesame seeds in a high speed blender (think a Vitamix). A 5-speed blender or Magic Bullet isn't powerful enough to grind the seeds fine enough, so I'd recommend trying to look for ground sesame seeds at an Asian market if you don't have a strong blender.

    Feel free to use a dollop of ice cream or sub in heavy cream if you don’t have half and half!

    You can skip blending the drink and mix everything together by hand - it won’t be as homeogenous but it will still taste great (and less dishes!).

    The sesame seeds will separate from the rest of the drink pretty quickly, but don’t worry. Stir/swirl it back together before you take a sip.

    Feel free to sub in soy milk, light coconut milk, oat milk, etc for the cows milk if you want to keep this vegan. You can also sub in some other kind of tea for the black tea- you're looking for something a little bitter to cut through the rest of the drink.

    This black sesame latte has plenty of creamy, milky sesame goodness, balanced with a tiny bit of strong black tea. #sesameseeds #latte #decaf #drinks

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    Comments

    1. Laura says

      March 18, 2019 at 10:06 am

      Heather, this looks and sounds so cozy. And, for me, caffeine after 2pm is pretty dangerous, so this looks like just what I need!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Maria | kitchenathoskins says

      March 19, 2019 at 12:30 am

      This latte screams my name, I'm making this tomorrow!!!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Kelly | Foodtasia says

      March 24, 2019 at 11:19 pm

      Heather, this black sesame latte is intriguing! I try to eat as much black sesame as I can for it's health benefits. This latte looks wonderful and delicious! I'll have to try it!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Nancy says

      March 29, 2019 at 9:26 pm

      Oh man, I CAN FEEL YOU ABOUT DRINKING MILK TEA AT 2AM IN COLLEGE LOL. Maybe it is this whole work grind that is screwing us up or something.. This toasted black sesame latte looks like an interesting recipe. As much as I love sesame (I abuse that), I never thought of blending it in a latte. Gotta give this a try!

      Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me5 stars

      Reply
    5. Rayna says

      March 30, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Man, I wish I had found you when I was on a one-month caffeine detox...but better late than never! Going to try this!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Marie says

      January 28, 2021 at 8:37 am

      I didn't follow the recipe exactly, but the ingredients needed were mind blowing. I have all of it on hand, but would've never thought to use sesame oil or tahini in my drink! This definitely hit the spot for me. I was too lazy to bust out the blender, so I mixed the tahini with the oil to let that dissolve first before mixing it in with my milk.5 stars

      Reply

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