Black Sesame Matcha Latte (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of earthy black sesame paste and whisked matcha, creating a sophisticated Japanese-inspired beverage with natural umami notes.

# 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 plant-based such as oat, almond, or soy)
06 - 2 teaspoons sugar or preferred sweetener (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Toast black sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Allow to cool briefly before processing.
02 - Grind cooled sesame seeds into a fine paste using mortar and pestle or food processor. Incorporate honey or maple syrup until smooth and well combined.
03 - Whisk matcha powder with hot water in small bowl until completely dissolved and frothy.
04 - Heat milk in saucepan until steaming but not boiling. Froth using milk frother or whisk until foam forms.
05 - Divide black sesame paste evenly between two mugs. Pour matcha mixture over paste and stir until fully incorporated.
06 - Top each mug with frothed milk. Adjust sweetness to preference. Swirl gently to create marbled appearance.
07 - Serve immediately. Garnish with ground black sesame or matcha powder if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The earthy richness of black sesame transforms matcha into something sophisticated and crave-worthy
  • Ready in ten minutes but tastes like you studied traditional tea ceremonies for years
  • Naturally sweetened and easily adapted to whatever milk you have in your fridge
02 -
  • Grinding the sesame seeds into a true paste rather than leaving them gritty is what makes this drink feel luxurious instead of just textured
  • Matcha clumps easily if you dump it directly into hot water so always dissolve it in a separate bowl first
  • The paste settles at the bottom if you let it sit too long so stir gently between sips to keep the flavors balanced
03 -
  • Invest in a small bamboo whisk called a chasen if you plan to make matcha regularly it creates smoother froth than any tool I have found
  • Grinding sesame seeds in a clean coffee grinder gives you the finest texture without needing a full sized food processor
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