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hot and iced tahini coffee
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Smooth Velvety Tahini Coffee (Hot or Iced)

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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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

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)

Method
 

Hot Tahini Coffee
    Instructions:
    1. Brew the coffee and pour into a mug.
    2. In a separate cup, whisk or froth the tahini, sweetener, and sea salt until creamy and emulsified.
    3. Tip: If the tahini looks too thick, add 1 tbsp hot water to loosen it before whisking.
    4. Pour the tahini mixture into your hot coffee and stir or froth until blended.
    5. Add milk if desired and stir well.
    6. 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:
      1. Brew coffee or espresso and let it cool slightly (or use cold brew).
      2. In a shaker or small jar, combine tahini, sweetener, and a pinch of salt.
      3. Add cooled coffee and shake until smooth and frothy.
      4. Pour over ice in a tall glass. Top with splash of milk or cold foam if you like.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSodium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

      Notes

      Barista-Level Tips & Variations
      • 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 tahini? Almond butter, cashew butter, or even peanut butter work — but the flavor shifts.
      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.

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