Black Sesame Latte with Salted Toffee

A creamy coffee treat with nutty black sesame and sweet toffee, finished with sea salt

Love unique coffee drinks? This Black Sesame Latte combines rich espresso with toasted black sesame paste and homemade salted toffee sauce for a drink that's both familiar and exciting. The nutty sesame adds depth while the toffee brings just the right amount of sweetness.

This café-style drink is surprisingly easy to make at home. Start with your favorite dark roast espresso, mix in our simple black sesame paste, and top it with the homemade toffee sauce. It's perfect for those moments when you want something special but don't want to leave home.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your ordinary latte! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:

Rich and complex flavors from the black sesame
Easy to customize the sweetness level
Instagram-worthy presentation
Unique twist on a classic latte

Black Sesame Latte with Salted Toffee

A creamy coffee treat with nutty black sesame and sweet toffee, finished with sea salt

Black Sesame Latte, Toffee Coffee, Asian Coffee, Japanese Latte, Specialty Coffee, Hot Coffee

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Equipment

Espresso machine
Milk frother or steam wand
Coffee grinder
Small bowl
Measuring spoons
16 oz serving cup

Ingredients

2 shots espresso (2 oz)
2 tablespoons black sesame paste
12 oz whole milk
2 tablespoons salted toffee sauce
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Black sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the espresso shots using your preferred method
In a small bowl, mix black sesame paste with 2 tablespoons hot water until smooth
Steam the milk until hot and frothy
In your serving cup, combine the espresso and black sesame mixture
Pour in the steamed milk, creating latte art if desired
Drizzle with toffee sauce and sprinkle with sea salt
Garnish with black sesame seeds

Pro Tips

Toast the black sesame seeds before grinding for maximum flavor
Use hot water to dissolve the black sesame paste before adding to coffee
Store extra toffee sauce in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
For the best foam, use whole milk at room temperature

Calories: 320kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 380mg, Potassium: 320mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 28g, Calcium: 280mg, Iron: 2mg

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