Description
This Cozy Red Bean & Black Sesame Milk Tea combines nutty toasted black sesame seeds with creamy milk and sweetened red beans for a comforting and refreshing beverage. Perfect served warm or chilled, this unique milk tea offers rich flavors and a delightful texture, making it an excellent treat for tea lovers seeking something both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
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Seeds and Dairy
- 2 tablespoons Toasted Black Sesame Seeds (toast until golden brown)
- 2 cups Milk or plant-based alternative (Almond or oat milk recommended)
Beans and Sweetener
- 1 cup Sweetened Red Beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
- Sweetener to taste (Honey, agave, or sugar alternative, optional)
Instructions
- Toast Sesame Seeds: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and toast the black sesame seeds for 3–5 minutes until they become golden brown and aromatic, enhancing their nutty flavor.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the toasted sesame seeds and milk into a blender. Blend on high for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the sesame seeds are fully incorporated.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the blended mixture and add sweetener if desired. Blend again for 10-15 seconds to evenly mix the sweetener throughout the milk tea.
- Prepare Red Beans: In a glass, scoop in the sweetened red beans, making sure they are well drained to avoid diluting the drink.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the black sesame milk over the red beans in the glass. Serve immediately for a warm beverage or chill for a refreshing cold drink.
- Optional Chill: For a chilled version, let the drink sit in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes or serve it over ice to enjoy a cool and refreshing sip.
Notes
- To toast black sesame seeds, keep stirring continuously to avoid burning and ensure even color.
- Plant-based milk alternatives like almond or oat milk enhance the drink’s flavor while keeping it dairy-free.
- Sweetener is optional depending on your taste preference; natural options like honey or agave work best.
- Drain canned red beans well to prevent watering down the milk tea.
- This drink can be served warm or chilled according to preference.
