Black Sesame Latte: How to Make It at Home (Hot, Iced, and Dirty)
A black sesame latte is a creamy, nutty drink made with black sesame paste, steamed milk, and — in the home barista version — a shot of espresso. The sesame gives the drink a deep, earthy sweetness with a slightly bitter edge that pairs naturally with espresso. It originated in Japanese and Korean specialty cafés before becoming a fixture on trendy coffee shop menus worldwide. The short answer to “does black sesame go well with coffee?” is yes — the roasted, almost chocolate-adjacent flavor of black sesame is a natural companion for espresso. The dirty version (with espresso) is the home barista angle that sets this drink apart from a simple sesame milk. ...