Black Sesame Latte
Nutty, aromatic, warming and nutritious, this Black Sesame Latte is the perfect drink for those days when you want something special but are too lazy to head to Starbucks! I focus on the Korean version (Heukimja Latte) but also show you the substitutions necessary for a Middle Eastern version.
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 3 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 Tablespoons Black Sesame Paste
- 1 Tablespooon Honey
- 1 Cup Milk (My favorites are soy, almond milk or whole milk but feel free to use a vegan milk of your choice.)
- 1 shot espresso, optional
- Sweetened whipped creaming topping (Highly recommended to complement the black sesame's earthiness.)
Instructions
- 1
If your black sesame paste is unsweetened, mix well with the sweetener of your choice. This is to prevent you from getting a bitter mouthful of sesame seeds later!
- 2
Skip to this step if the sesame paste is sweetened: Use a long spoon to smear the black sesame all over the walls of the glass.
- 3
Pour in the milk. If you want a coffee latte, follow it with the coffee or espresso (optional.)
- 4
I highly recommend squirting on sweetened whipped creamed and sprinkling toasted sesame seeds on top.Alternative: for a frothy latte top, shake milk in a mason jar or gently warm it in a saucepan and whisk it. (You can also use a blender of milk frother if you have them!)