Description
A delightful and refreshing Cozy Red Bean & Black Sesame Milk Tea that combines the nutty flavors of toasted black sesame seeds with sweetened red beans, blended into creamy milk or a plant-based alternative. Perfect served warm or chilled for a soothing and nutritious beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Seeds and Beans
- 2 tablespoons Toasted Black Sesame Seeds (Toast until golden brown)
- 1 cup Sweetened Red Beans (Canned, rinsed, and drained)
Liquids
- 2 cups Milk or plant-based alternative (Almond or oat milk recommended)
Sweetener (Optional)
- To taste Sweetener (Honey, agave, or sugar alternative)
Instructions
- Toast Sesame Seeds: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and toast the black sesame seeds for 3–5 minutes until they turn golden brown and fragrant.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the toasted black sesame seeds and milk to a blender. Blend on high for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Sweeten to Taste: Taste the blended sesame milk mixture. If desired, add your preferred sweetener such as honey, agave, or a sugar alternative, then blend again for 10–15 seconds to incorporate it evenly.
- Prepare Red Beans: In a serving glass, add the sweetened red beans. Make sure they are well-rained to avoid diluting the drink.
- Assemble Drink: Pour the blended black sesame milk over the red beans in the glass. Serve immediately for a warm, comforting drink.
- Optional Chilling: For a refreshing cold beverage, chill the drink in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes or serve it over ice cubes before enjoying.
Notes
- Toast sesame seeds carefully to avoid burning; a golden brown color indicates perfect toasting.
- Choose plant-based milks like almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly option.
- Adjust sweetness according to personal preference or dietary needs.
- The drink can be served warm or chilled based on the season or mood.
- Rinsing canned red beans helps reduce excess syrup and sugars for better balance in flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Asian
