Black Sesame Matcha Latte (Printer-Friendly)

A creamy, nutty blend of black sesame and matcha green tea for an energizing and comforting drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Black Sesame Paste

01 - 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
02 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

→ Matcha Latte

03 - 2 teaspoons matcha powder, ceremonial or culinary grade
04 - 1 cup hot water, approximately 175°F
05 - 1 cup milk of choice, dairy or non-dairy such as oat, almond, or soy
06 - 2 teaspoons sugar or sweetener of choice, optional

# Method:

01 - Toast black sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Allow to cool slightly, then grind to a fine paste using a mortar and pestle or food processor. Mix with honey or maple syrup to form a smooth, cohesive paste.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water until fully dissolved and a frothy layer forms on the surface.
03 - In a saucepan, heat milk until steaming but not boiling. Froth using a milk frother or whisk until foamy and well-textured.
04 - Divide black sesame paste evenly between two mugs. Pour matcha mixture over the paste and stir thoroughly to combine.
05 - Top each mug with steamed and frothed milk. Sweeten further to taste if desired. Swirl gently to create a marbled effect.
06 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of ground black sesame seeds or matcha powder.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It feels like a café experience but takes only ten minutes, and your kitchen smells incredible the entire time.
  • The roasted black sesame brings this unexpected savory undertone that makes matcha taste even earthier and more sophisticated than it usually does.
  • It's naturally vegan-friendly and gluten-free without sacrificing any creaminess or comfort.
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  • Water temperature matters more than you'd think—I once made this with boiling water and the matcha turned bitter and grainy, which taught me that 80°C is genuinely the sweet spot.
  • Toasting the sesame seeds yourself makes all the difference; store-bought black sesame paste is convenient but doesn't have that fresh, aromatic quality that makes this drink feel special.
03 -
  • Make a batch of black sesame paste on the weekend and store it in a small jar in the refrigerator—suddenly making this latte becomes even faster on busy mornings.
  • If your matcha powder clumps when you whisk it, sift it through a fine mesh strainer first, which prevents those annoying grainy moments in your cup.
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