Name: Cozy Red Bean & Black Sesame Milk Tea for Refreshing Sips Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 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); 1 cup Sweetened Red Beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)

Description

Cozy Red Bean & Black Sesame Milk Tea is a refreshing and creamy drink featuring toasted black sesame seeds blended with milk and sweetened red beans. This delightful beverage combines nutty, creamy, and sweet flavors, perfect for a soothing sip at any time of day. It can be enjoyed warm or chilled for a revitalizing treat.

Ingredients

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Milk Tea Mixture

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)

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Instructions

Toast Sesame Seeds: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and toast the black sesame seeds for 3–5 minutes until they are golden brown and fragrant. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
Blend Milk and Sesame Seeds: Add the toasted sesame seeds and milk to a blender. Blend on high speed for 1–2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Sweeten the Mixture: Taste the blended sesame milk and add your preferred sweetener if desired. Blend again for 10–15 seconds to incorporate the sweetener evenly.
Prepare the Glass: Scoop the well-drained sweetened red beans into a serving glass, layering them at the bottom.
Combine and Serve: Pour the blended black sesame milk over the red beans. Serve immediately for a warm drink or proceed to chill for a refreshing cold version.
Optional Chilling: To enjoy it cold, refrigerate the assembled drink for 15-30 minutes or serve over ice cubes for an invigorating sip.

Notes

Use canned sweetened red beans for convenience, but homemade sweetened azuki beans can enhance flavor.
Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preference or dietary needs.
Almond or oat milk provides a nice nutty complement to the sesame flavor, but any milk substitute or dairy milk works.
To toast sesame seeds evenly, keep stirring and watch closely to avoid burning.
This drink is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.