TAHINI COFFEE

Butter in Coffee Is Old News. Let’s Talk About Tahini Lattes ☕🤯

If you’ve been anywhere near coffee TikTok or café culture in the last decade, you’ve probably seen every “crazy” add-in imaginable. Butter? Been there. Olive oil? Done. Today, we’re going a little weirder—and a lot tastier: tahini in coffee.

Yes. The sesame paste best known for hummus. In a latte. And somehow… it works dangerously well.

Why Tahini Actually Belongs in Coffee

Tahini isn’t sweet, and that’s exactly why it shines. Coffee already has bitterness and depth—tahini just leans into it.

Here’s the magic breakdown:

  • Nutty, roasty vibes. Sesame seeds are toasted before becoming tahini, which mirrors coffee’s own roasted flavor.

  • Natural creaminess. Tahini emulsifies beautifully, giving your drink a thick, luxurious body without heavy dairy.

  • Savory balance. A tiny bit of savory keeps sweet lattes from tasting flat or sugary.

Think peanut butter latte’s cooler, more mysterious cousin.

What It Tastes Like

A tahini latte doesn’t scream “sesame.” Instead, you get:

  • A deep, nutty richness

  • A creamy, almost milkshake-like texture

  • Coffee flavors that feel warmer and more complex

  • A subtle savory edge that makes you want another sip immediately

If you like halva, sesame desserts, or nut-based milks, this is your lane.

How to Make a Tahini Latte at Home

This works hot or iced, but hot really lets the flavors bloom.

Ingredients

  • 1 double shot espresso (or strong coffee)

  • 1–2 teaspoons smooth tahini

  • 8 oz milk (oat milk is elite here)

  • Sweetener to taste (honey or maple syrup are perfect)

  • Optional: pinch of salt or cinnamon

Method

  1. Emulsify first
    Whisk the tahini with sweetener and a splash of hot coffee until completely smooth. This step matters.

  2. Add espresso
    Pour in the espresso and stir well.

  3. Steam & finish
    Add steamed milk, stir, and finish with a tiny pinch of salt if you’re feeling bold.

Pro Tips (So It Doesn’t Go Wrong)

  • Use high-quality tahini. Bitter tahini = bitter latte.

  • Less is more. One teaspoon can be magic; two is indulgent.

  • Blend if needed. A milk frother makes everything silkier.

  • Skip artificial sweeteners. They clash hard with sesame.

Fun Variations to Try

  • Tahini Mocha: Add cocoa powder—tastes like an upscale dessert.

  • Honey Tahini Latte: Earthy, cozy, and addictive.

  • Iced Tahini Cold Brew: Creamy without cream, perfect for summer.

Final Thoughts

Coffee doesn’t have to be sweet to be indulgent. Sometimes the most “unhinged” ingredients bring the most balance—and tahini proves that weird doesn’t mean wrong.

So the next time someone tells you coffee should only taste like coffee, take a sip of your tahini latte and let the sesame speak for itself. 😉

Crazy ingredient? Maybe.
Secretly genius? Absolutely. ☕✨

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