Description
Enjoy a comforting and refreshing Cozy Red Bean & Black Sesame Milk Tea, combining the nutty flavor of toasted black sesame seeds with sweet red beans and creamy milk or plant-based alternatives. This delightful drink is perfect served warm or chilled, offering a unique twist on traditional milk tea with nutritious and aromatic ingredients.
Ingredients
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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)
Red Beans
- 1 cup Sweetened Red Beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
Instructions
- Toast Black Sesame Seeds: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and toast the black sesame seeds for 3 to 5 minutes until they become golden brown and aromatic, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Blend Milk Tea Base: Add the toasted sesame seeds and milk (or plant-based alternative) into a blender. Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Sweeten Milk Tea: Taste the blended sesame milk and add sweetener if desired. Blend again for 10 to 15 seconds to fully incorporate the sweetener into the mixture.
- Prepare Red Beans: In a serving glass, scoop in the sweetened red beans ensuring they are well drained from any excess liquid.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the blended sesame milk over the red beans in the glass. Serve immediately for a warm treat or chill for a refreshing sip.
- Optional Chilling: For a cold version, refrigerate the drink for 15 to 30 minutes or serve over ice cubes for an invigorating refreshment.
Notes
- Use canned sweetened red beans to save time, but you can also cook red beans from scratch if preferred.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste by adding more or less sweetener.
- Almond or oat milk works best for a creamy, plant-based substitution, but any milk variant can be used.
- Toasting the sesame seeds enhances their nutty flavor, so do not skip this step.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the warm version or chill for a cold, refreshing drink perfect for warm days.
