Description

This Cozy Red Bean & Black Sesame Milk Tea is a soothing and refreshing drink that combines the nutty fragrance of toasted black sesame seeds with the natural sweetness of red beans. Perfect for a comforting sip any time of day, it offers a delightful blend of creamy, sweet, and earthy flavors, made easily with plant-based or dairy milk and customizable sweetener options.

Ingredients

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Seeds and Milk Base

2 tablespoons Toasted Black Sesame Seeds (toast until golden brown)
2 cups Milk or plant-based alternative (Almond or oat milk recommended)

Sweetened Components

1 cup Sweetened Red Beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
Sweetener to taste (Honey, agave, or sugar alternative, optional)

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Instructions

Toast the Sesame Seeds: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and toast the black sesame seeds for 3 to 5 minutes until they are golden brown and aromatic. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
Blend the Sesame and Milk: Transfer the toasted sesame seeds and milk into a blender and blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add Sweetener: Taste the blended sesame milk and add sweetener of your choice if desired. Blend again for 10 to 15 seconds to incorporate the sweetener evenly.
Prepare the Red Beans: Take a glass and scoop in the well-drained sweetened red beans as the base of the drink.
Combine and Serve: Pour the smooth sesame milk over the red beans. Serve immediately for a comforting warm drink or chill it in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes for a refreshing sip.
Optional Chill or Ice: For a cooler drink, serve over ice cubes or allow the beverage to chill thoroughly before serving.

Notes

Toast sesame seeds evenly over medium heat to avoid bitterness from burning.
Use canned sweetened red beans for convenience, but homemade versions can enhance flavor.
Adjust sweetness to your preference or omit sweetener for a naturally nutty taste.
Almond or oat milk is recommended for a plant-based version, but any milk can be used.
Chilling the drink intensifies the refreshing quality and thickens the texture slightly.