Black Sesame Cold Brew LatteUpdated 2 days ago

This smooth, nutty, lightly sweet beverage was crafted by our Director of Coffee, Cary. In drawing inspiration from some of his favorite childhood flavors, Cary designed a drink reminiscent of Tang Yuan (a black sesame filled sticky rice ball dessert) that he grew up eating in Queens.

Throughout the years since its creation, the Black Sesame Cold Brew Latte has been featured in our cafes as a limited-time seasonal beverage, with its most prominent re-introductions being in celebration of Lunar New Year.

Ingredients

• Syrup Ingredients (~3 Cups)
  • 500g white sugar
  • 50g ground black sesame
  • 450g hot water
• Garnish Ingredients
  • ¼ tsp ground black sesame
  • ¼ tsp white sugar
• Drink Ingredients
  • 1oz Cold Brew Concentrate 
  • 10oz milk/alt m*lk
  • 40g Black Sesame Syrup
  • Ice
  • Garnish

Directions

• Syrup Directions
  1. Add all syrup ingredients to a heatproof container
  2. Stir thoroughly until sugar has completely dissolved
  3. Let mixture cool completely
  4. Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use
• Garnish Directions
  1. Add all garnish ingredients in a small bowl
  2. Stir until mixed thoroughly
  3. Transfer to a sealed container and store at room temperature until ready to use
• Drink Directions
  1. To a blender, add Black Sesame Syrup and milk/alt m*lk
  2. Blend for 10 seconds or until thoroughly combined
  3. Set black sesame milk aside
  4. Fill serving glass with ice
  5. Add black sesame milk
  6. Top with cold brew concentrate
  7. Gently stir to combine
  8. Garnish
  9. Enjoy!