What is tahini made of?

Tahini is ground sesame seeds! It's like peanut butter but made from sesame seeds instead of peanuts. The seeds are hulled, toasted, and ground into a smooth, creamy paste. This gives tahini its distinctive, nutty, slightly bitter flavor, which works beautifully in both sweet and savory applications.

Is tahini good in coffee?

Absolutely! Tahini adds an incredible depth of flavor to coffee – it's nutty, creamy, and slightly earthy, which complements espresso's bold flavors perfectly. The natural oils in tahini also create a luxuriously smooth texture that rivals any coffee shop creation. Once you try this combination, you'll understand why it's gone viral!

What does tahini taste like?

Tahini has a rich, nutty flavor that's more complex than peanut butter. It's earthy and slightly bitter, with a creamy texture that's both smooth and somewhat grainy. When paired with honey and salt in this latte, those flavors become beautifully balanced – the sweetness rounds out any bitterness, while the salt enhances all the nutty, roasted notes.

What is tahini cream?

In this recipe, "tahini cream" refers to the blended mixture of tahini, honey, salt, and milk that creates the base of your latte. When properly combined, this combination becomes incredibly creamy and frothy, almost like a flavored cream that transforms your regular espresso into something extraordinary!

Creamy Salted Tahini Latte That's Taking Over Social Media

Description

This viral-worthy salted tahini latte blends bold espresso, creamy tahini, sweet honey, and a touch of sea salt. It’s a luxurious, nutty, and slightly sweet coffeehouse-style drink you can enjoy at home, hot or iced.

Ingredients

Scale

2 shots of espresso (about 2 oz / 60ml)
2 tbsp tahini (30g), smooth and well-stirred
1 tbsp honey (21g), preferably raw
1 pinch sea salt (about 1/8 tsp)
1 cup milk of choice (240ml), whole or oat milk recommended
Optional: ice cubes, honeycomb, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Brew the espresso: Use your espresso machine or coffee maker to brew 2 fresh shots. Let it cool for 2–3 minutes if making an iced latte. (Strong coffee works too—use about 1/2 cup.)
Blend the milk mixture: In a personal blender or with an immersion blender, combine tahini, honey, sea salt, and milk. Blend for 30–45 seconds until smooth, creamy, and frothy. For a hot version, steaming is also effective.
Combine and garnish: Pour the frothy tahini milk into a mug. For iced, add ice cubes first. Slowly pour in espresso over the back of a spoon for layering, or mix for full flavor. Top with sesame seeds, honeycomb, or both.

Notes

For an extra-rich latte, use whole milk or barista-style oat milk.
Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more or less honey.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Drinks

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 285
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 9g