Black Sesame Latte with Cream Top
Experience the quiet elegance of Black Sesame Latte with Cream Top. This drink combines the rich aroma of black sesame with warm milk, finished with a thick and silky hojicha cream top. As a refined cream top drink, it balances roasted tea notes and smooth sesame depth, offering a visually striking and well-rounded latte experience.
🌟 A Black Sesame Latte Finished with Hojicha Cream Top
The design focus of this Black Sesame Latte is to keep the bold, nutty character of black sesame clear and present, while using milk and hojicha cream foam to create a smooth, clean finish that remains easy to drink.
Black sesame naturally carries a dense and expressive flavor. Instead of increasing sweetness or richness, this recipe uses warm milk to soften the texture, then finishes with a hojicha cream top to gently dry out the aftertaste. The first sip delivers silky cream foam with subtle roasted tea notes, followed by the full sesame aroma, and finally a light, smoky hojicha finish that keeps the drink balanced rather than heavy.
The cream top can be customized based on preference.
A classic cream foam highlights the purity of sesame and roasted tea notes, while a cheese foam option introduces a mild savory contrast, appealing to fans of cheese foam drinks and milk cap tea. In both cases, the hojicha cream top acts as a finishing layer that brings structure and clarity to the overall profile.
Visually, the contrast between the dark sesame base and the light cream top creates a clean, layered presentation. A light dusting of hojicha powder adds aroma before the first sip, reinforcing the roasted character and elevating the drink as a polished cream top drink.
☕ Menu Fit｜Where This Drink Works Best
Black Sesame Latte with Cream Top fits naturally into menus that focus on:
Refined cream top drinks with clear flavor structure
Black sesame drinks or sesame latte collections
Tea-based lattes for customers who avoid coffee
Warm, comforting cozy drink selections
Customizable foam options (classic cream foam or cheese foam)
Its flavor is stable, smooth, and not overly sweet, making it suitable for both seasonal features and everyday menu placement.
Ingredients
Black sesame powder — 4 scoops
Hot water — 400 ml
Sugar syrup — 30 ml
Hojicha cream top — 50–80 ml
Hojicha powder — for garnish
Hojicha Cream Top
Iced hojicha tea — 50 ml
Cream foam powder — 70 g
Ice water — 250 ml
Directions
Prepare the Hojicha Cream Top
Combine iced hojicha tea, cream foam powder, and ice water in a mixing cup.
Whip using a foam machine or handheld frother until thick and smooth.
Build the Latte
Add the black sesame mix to the serving cup, then pour in hot water and sugar syrup. Stir until fully blended.
Gently pour the hojicha cream top over the surface to create a clean layered finish.
Dust with hojicha powder for aroma and visual detail.
🏷 Tips
Pour the cream top slowly to achieve a clean layered look
Increase hojicha cream slightly for a drier, more roasted finish
Reduce sugar for a lighter, more tea-forward profile
Add hojicha powder just before serving to preserve aroma
