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Japanese Black Sesame Iced Latte
Rich, earthy black sesame meets chilled, creamy milk in this sophisticated iced latte. Easy to make and ready in minutes, it’s a refreshing twist on your everyday coffee ritual.
Create the sesame base - Whisk the black sesame paste, brown sugar and hot water together until completely smooth and silky. A handheld milk frother works perfectly for creating a velvety, café-style texture.
Build your latte - Pour the black sesame mixture into a tall serving glass.
Add ice and milk - Fill the glass with ice, then slowly pour over your milk of choice to create beautiful, contrasting layers.
Stir and enjoy - Give everything a gentle stir before sipping and enjoy the rich, nutty flavour of this creamy iced treat.
Optional - Finish with a sprinkle of toasted black sesame seeds for an elegant café-quality touch.
A few details make all the difference
01
Use Warm Water for a Silky Smooth Base
Mix the black sesame paste with hot water before adding any milk. The warmth helps the paste dissolve completely, creating a smooth, velvety texture without any lumps.
02
Layer the Milk Slowly
For a café-quality presentation, fill your glass with ice first, then slowly pour the milk over the back of a spoon. This creates beautiful black-and-white layers before stirring.
03
Finish with a Toasted Sesame Garnish
A sprinkle of toasted black sesame seeds adds a subtle crunch, enhances the nutty aroma, and gives your latte a professional finishing touch.
Why this recipe works
Rich, Nutty & Wonderfully Creamy - This refreshing iced black sesame latte combines the deep, roasted flavour of black sesame with creamy milk and a touch of caramel-like sweetness from brown sugar. The result is a smooth, café-style drink that's both indulgent and easy to make at home.
Black Sesame Paste is the Star Ingredient - Store-bought black sesame paste provides the latte's distinctive flavour and velvety texture. Its earthy, nutty notes create a unique alternative to traditional coffee-based iced drinks.
Perfectly Sized for One Generous Serving - This recipe makes approximately 475ml, delivering a satisfying café-sized drink that's ideal for a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up or a luxurious homemade treat.
Cook’s notes
Use Hot Water for Easy Mixing
Black sesame paste blends much more smoothly with hot water than cold. The heat helps dissolve the paste and sugar quickly, creating a silky, lump-free base that's perfect for layering with milk.
Choose a Sugar-Free Sesame Paste
Since brown sugar is already included in the recipe, opt for an unsweetened black sesame paste to keep the flavours balanced. This allows the rich, roasted sesame notes to shine through without making the latte overly sweet.
Adjust the Sweetness to Taste
Prefer a less sweet latte? Start with a smaller amount of brown sugar and add more if needed. The flavour of black sesame is naturally rich and nutty, so a little sweetness often goes a long way.
Recipe by Flora Ashbury · Published 25 September 2026
Prep5 minsCook—Total5 minsServes1Energy283 kcal
Method
Create the sesame base - Whisk the black sesame paste, brown sugar and hot water together until completely smooth and silky. A handheld milk frother works perfectly for creating a velvety, café-style texture.
Build your latte - Pour the black sesame mixture into a tall serving glass.
Add ice and milk - Fill the glass with ice, then slowly pour over your milk of choice to create beautiful, contrasting layers.
Stir and enjoy - Give everything a gentle stir before sipping and enjoy the rich, nutty flavour of this creamy iced treat.
Optional - Finish with a sprinkle of toasted black sesame seeds for an elegant café-quality touch.
Cook’s notes
Use Hot Water for Easy Mixing: Black sesame paste blends much more smoothly with hot water than cold. The heat helps dissolve the paste and sugar quickly, creating a silky, lump-free base that's perfect for layering with milk.
Choose a Sugar-Free Sesame Paste: Since brown sugar is already included in the recipe, opt for an unsweetened black sesame paste to keep the flavours balanced. This allows the rich, roasted sesame notes to shine through without making the latte overly sweet.
Adjust the Sweetness to Taste: Prefer a less sweet latte? Start with a smaller amount of brown sugar and add more if needed. The flavour of black sesame is naturally rich and nutty, so a little sweetness often goes a long way.
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Japanese Black Sesame Iced Latte
Create the sesame base - Whisk the black sesame paste, brown sugar and hot water together until completely smooth and silky. A handheld milk frother works perfectly for creating a velvety, café-style texture.
Build your latte - Pour the black sesame mixture into a tall serving glass.
Add ice and milk - Fill the glass with ice, then slowly pour over your milk of choice to create beautiful, contrasting layers.
Stir and enjoy - Give everything a gentle stir before sipping and enjoy the rich, nutty flavour of this creamy iced treat.
Optional - Finish with a sprinkle of toasted black sesame seeds for an elegant café-quality touch.
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