Description
Cozy Red Bean & Black Sesame Tea is a warm, comforting beverage that blends the earthy sweetness of cooked adzuki red beans with the nutty aroma of toasted black sesame seeds. Enhanced with natural sweeteners and optional almond or coconut milk, this vegan and gluten-free drink offers a creamy texture and rich flavor, perfect for soothing moments any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked adzuki red beans
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- A pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons toasted black sesame powder (made from black sesame seeds)
- Optional: a splash of almond milk or coconut milk
- Optional: additional toasted black sesame powder for garnish
- Black sesame seeds (for toasting and grinding, approximately 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Toast Black Sesame Seeds: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the black sesame seeds for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and grind the seeds into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
- Simmer Red Beans: In a medium saucepan, combine the cooked adzuki red beans with 3 cups of water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for approximately 10 minutes to allow the beans to soften further and infuse their flavor into the water.
- Blend the Mixture: Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, carefully blend the bean and water mixture until smooth and creamy. Return the blended mixture to the saucepan.
- Add Sweetener and Flavor: Stir in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar or honey and a pinch of salt to enhance the taste. Then add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the freshly ground black sesame powder, stirring well to combine.
- Warm the Tea: Gently warm the tea over low heat for another 2 minutes, ensuring it is heated through but not boiling.
- Serve: Pour the tea into mugs. Add a splash of almond milk or coconut milk if desired for extra creaminess and richness. Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted black sesame powder on top for an attractive finish.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preference.
- Adding a bit of grated ginger imparts a warming twist to the tea.
- For a thinner consistency, increase the amount of water slightly.
- This tea can be served chilled over ice during warmer months.
- Using freshly toasted and ground black sesame seeds greatly enhances flavor intensity.
