Smooth Velvety Tahini Coffee (Hot or Iced)
Blending tahini, the rich and earthy sesame paste, into coffee creates a drink that’s creamy, nutty, and subtly sweet — like your favorite latte collided with halva and a hint of sea salt. It’s cozy and luxurious served hot, and surprisingly refreshing over ice.
Equipment
- A milk frother, blender, or whisk
- Your favorite coffee or espresso setup (French press, pour-over, espresso, etc.)
- A mug or tall glass for iced
- Optional: small saucepan (for stovetop heating)
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee or 2 shots espresso
- 1 to 1½ tablespoons tahini
- 1 –2 teaspoons honey or date syrup
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: ¼–½ cup warm milk dairy or plant-based
Instructions
Hot Tahini Coffee
Instructions:
- Brew the coffee and pour into a mug.
- In a separate cup, whisk or froth the tahini, sweetener, and sea salt until creamy and emulsified.
- Tip: If the tahini looks too thick, add 1 tbsp hot water to loosen it before whisking.
- Pour the tahini mixture into your hot coffee and stir or froth until blended.
- Add milk if desired and stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or salt to balance. Top with a dusting of cinnamon or sesame seeds for café-style flair.
Iced Tahini Coffee
Instructions:
- Brew coffee or espresso and let it cool slightly (or use cold brew).
- In a shaker or small jar, combine tahini, sweetener, and a pinch of salt.
- Add cooled coffee and shake until smooth and frothy.
- Pour over ice in a tall glass. Top with splash of milk or cold foam if you like.
Notes
Barista-Level Tips & Variations
No sweetener? Go fully savory and sip it like a sesame broth latte (seriously, it’s trending).
Dairy-free? Use oat milk for creaminess or coconut milk for sweetness.
- Use runny tahini – Not the super-thick stuff at the bottom of the jar. Warm it slightly if needed.
- Sweeten to taste – Date syrup gives a beautiful molasses-like depth, but honey is more floral.
- Make a dirty tahini chai: Add chai concentrate instead of coffee.
- Spice it up: Cinnamon, cardamom, or a tiny pinch of cocoa powder makes it next-level.
- Halva twist: Stir in a drop of vanilla or a few crumbles of sesame halva for sweetness and texture.
Substitutions
No sweetener? Go fully savory and sip it like a sesame broth latte (seriously, it’s trending).
Dairy-free? Use oat milk for creaminess or coconut milk for sweetness.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSodium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
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