Name: Cozy Red Bean & Black Sesame Milk Tea for Refreshing Sips Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons toasted black sesame seeds (toast until golden brown); 2 cups milk or plant-based alternative (almond or oat milk recommended); Sweetener to taste (honey, agave, or sugar alternative – optional); 1 cup sweetened red beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)

Description

This Cozy Red Bean & Black Sesame Milk Tea is a warm and nourishing beverage combining the nutty richness of toasted black sesame seeds with the sweet, hearty texture of red beans. Perfect for a refreshing sip, it can be enjoyed warm or chilled, utilizing simple ingredients and easy blending techniques for a delightful Asian-inspired treat.

Ingredients

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Sesame Milk Tea Base

2 tablespoons toasted black sesame seeds (toast until golden brown)
2 cups milk or plant-based alternative (almond or oat milk recommended)
Sweetener to taste (honey, agave, or sugar alternative – optional)

Add-In

1 cup sweetened red beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)

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Instructions

Toast Black Sesame Seeds: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and toast the black sesame seeds for 3–5 minutes until golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Blend Sesame Milk: Add the toasted sesame seeds and milk into a blender. Blend on high speed for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Sweeten the Blend: Taste the blended sesame milk mixture and add your preferred sweetener if desired. Blend again for an additional 10-15 seconds to incorporate the sweetener evenly.
Prepare Red Beans: In a serving glass, scoop in the sweetened red beans, ensuring they are well-rinsed and drained to avoid excess liquid.
Assemble the Drink: Pour the sesame milk over the red beans in the glass. Serve immediately for a warm beverage or proceed to chill.
Chill and Serve (Optional): For a refreshing cold version, let the assembled drink sit in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes or serve over ice cubes.

Notes

Be sure to toast the black sesame seeds properly to enhance their nutty flavor without burning.
The drink can be made vegan by using plant-based milks like almond or oat milk.
Adjust sweetness to your preference or omit entirely for a more natural flavor.
Using canned sweetened red beans saves time, but homemade red beans can be used as an alternative.
This beverage is best consumed fresh but can be stored chilled for up to one day.