Black Sesame Latte

5 from 1 vote

This delicious latte combines black sesame with frothy milk for a drink that's both sweet and nutty.

Prep Time8

Total Time8

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Japanese

Servings: serving (16 ounces)

Author: Jee Choe

Combine black sesame paste with hot water and brown sugar.
Blend ingredients together using a handheld milk frother.
Froth milk.
Frothed milk can be made using an electric milk frother or by simmering milk on the stovetop, then pouring it into a French press, then pumping the plunger a few times.
Pour black sesame mixture into a mug. Add frothed milk.

Black sesame paste, sugar, and hot water can be mixed in the mug the drink will be served in instead of in a separate container.
If you don't have brown sugar, you can use white sugar.
Use any type of milk you'd like. Whole milk and 2% milk will give you the best froth, but this recipe also works with plant-based options (though those typically don't froth as well).
Make sure the black sesame paste you purchase doesn't contain any sweeteners since this recipe includes brown sugar.
It's natural to see black spots in the latte since the black sesame paste is made with ground black sesame, which won't dissolve in the milk.