How to Make a Black Sesame Latte
Ingredients
- 250 grams of black sesame seeds
- Honey
- Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon of black sesame paste
- 2 teaspoons of sweetened milk
- 10 ml of condensed milk
- Milk (dairy, almond, soy, or oat milk)
- Two shots of espresso
- 100 ml of whipped cream (optional)
- Black sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Step 1: Toast the Sesame Seeds
Put the sesame seeds in a pan over low to medium heat and toast them.
To begin, lightly toast 250 grams of black sesame seeds.
Get a pan and turn the stove down to the lowest setting so the seeds don’t burn. Put them in the pan and shake or mix them every now and then.
When they start to pop and smell like sesame, you’ll know they’re done.
Take the pan off the heat and allow the seeds to cool down once they are perfectly roasted.
Step 2: Make the Sesame Paste
Mix roasted black sesame seeds and honey together to make a smooth paste.
Once the sesame seeds have cooled, crush them until they are gritty and nutty.
A food processor or a mortar and pestle from the past will work. Then add some honey.
It will help the seeds stick together and make the paste just the perfect amount sweet.
Don’t be afraid to add more honey to the mixture if it feels too dry until it is smooth.
If you don’t want any sweetness, sesame oil is an excellent choice. It will make the paste creamier while keeping the taste centered on the sesame.
Step 3: Combine Sesame Paste with Cream and Condensed Milk
Mix together sesame paste, whipped cream, and condensed milk.
Now, mix the sesame paste with the whipped cream and the condensed milk.
Add 100 ml of whipped cream and 10 ml of condensed milk to the paste and mix them in.
Keep stirring until it is smooth and even.
This stage is easy: you just want a well-mixed combination that will make your latte taste creamier.
Step 4: Make Your Coffee
You will need two shots of coffee for this step.
For this part, I like to use my Staresso Mirage Plus.
Make sure to make these shots count since the better the brew, the better your latte will be.
Step 5: Assemble Your Drink
Mix your drink.
It’s time to put everything together now. Put a few ice cubes in your glass to keep your drink chilled.
Next, add the milk and watch it swirl around the ice cubes.
Then, carefully pour the coffee you just made on top of the milk.
The sesame combination is the last touch to your drink. Let it flow over the coffee, where its thick richness will make a rich layer.
Then, to make it seem nice, add a few sesame seeds on top as a garnish.
That’s all there is to it: your black sesame latte is ready to drink!