{"id":35291,"date":"2024-09-29T22:21:23","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T02:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/?p=35291"},"modified":"2024-09-29T22:21:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T02:21:23","slug":"honey-tahini-latte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/29\/honey-tahini-latte\/","title":{"rendered":"Halva Latte (Homemade Tahini Coffee Creamer)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9a72b\"><strong>This sweet, creamy halva latte might just be the most delicious coffee I&#8217;ve ever had.<\/strong> The homemade honey-tahini creamer, made with just 3 ingredients, can be made ahead and kept in the fridge so you can indulge whenever you&#8217;re craving a cup of coziness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Halva-latte-11.jpg\" alt=\"A mug of tahini honey latte topped with cinnamon.\" class=\"wp-image-35292\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-70f3d7d2\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M478.21 334.093L336 256l142.21-78.093c11.795-6.477 15.961-21.384 9.232-33.037l-19.48-33.741c-6.728-11.653-21.72-15.499-33.227-8.523L296 186.718l3.475-162.204C299.763 11.061 288.937 0 275.48 0h-38.96c-13.456 0-24.283 11.061-23.994 24.514L216 186.718 77.265 102.607c-11.506-6.976-26.499-3.13-33.227 8.523l-19.48 33.741c-6.728 11.653-2.562 26.56 9.233 33.037L176 256 33.79 334.093c-11.795 6.477-15.961 21.384-9.232 33.037l19.48 33.741c6.728 11.653 21.721 15.499 33.227 8.523L216 325.282l-3.475 162.204C212.237 500.939 223.064 512 236.52 512h38.961c13.456 0 24.283-11.061 23.995-24.514L296 325.282l138.735 84.111c11.506 6.976 26.499 3.13 33.227-8.523l19.48-33.741c6.728-11.653 2.563-26.559-9.232-33.036z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0071a1\"><a>What you&#8217;ll love about this recipe:&nbsp;<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>Batch Creamer Recipe:<\/strong> <\/strong>Instead of making a single latte, this recipe yields 12 servings of delicious halva-inspired creamer to help you save time in the morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Velvety Smooth: <\/strong>Tahini adds so much body to this latte for a luxurious mouthfeel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Made with 3 simple ingredients (plus espresso): <\/strong>The flavored creamer is made with just 3 simple, natural ingredients that are already staples in many kitchens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover this Uniquely Delicious Halva Latte<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever tried halva? It&#8217;s a Middle Eastern candy made from ground sesame seeds. It has a texture similar to fudge and it&#8217;s AMAZING. It&#8217;s sweet and nutty and earthy and really unlike anything else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not sure exactly where I got the idea to make a latte inspired by those flavors, but let me tell you this is one of the best &#8212; if not THE best &#8212; coffees I&#8217;ve ever had. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a rich, sesame forward flavor with just a hint of sunny sweetness from a touch of honey and a slight earthiness from ground cinnamon. One sip immediately brought back a flood of memories of sharing halva with my mom when I was kid. It literally tastes like halva in liquid form, with the added bonus of espresso. It&#8217;s my new favorite way to bring a bit of coziness to my morning (or afternoon, or whenever I need a pick-me-up!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of creating this recipe to make a single serving, I developed a coffee creamer that you can make ahead of time and keep in the fridge. It&#8217;s faster and easier in the morning that way, plus it means you don&#8217;t need to measure or dirty any additional dishes. Add as much or as little of the halva-inspired creamer to your latte or a cup of coffee, and indulge in a sweet morning routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Halva-latte-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients to make a halva latter, including tahini, honey, espresso, and almond milk, arranged on a marble counter. \" class=\"wp-image-35293\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients\"><strong>Ingredient Tips and Tricks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the milk:<\/strong> For this method, I was inspired by a local coffee shop that makes its own flavored coffee syrups with an oat milk base. Adding milk to the syrup thins it out a little, so it&#8217;s easy to pour. And using a plant-based milk instead of dairy milk means it keeps longer in the fridge. I use <strong>unsweetened almond milk<\/strong>,  which is a staple in my fridge, but you can use any non-dairy milk that you have on hand. Just be sure to use an unsweetened version, since we&#8217;ll also be adding honey. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the tahini: <\/strong>Be sure to check your label and make sure you&#8217;re using pure tahini, not a tahini dressing or sauce. <strong>The ingredient label should only list sesame seeds. <\/strong>This is super important because if you accidentally grab a tahini sauce it will have other ingredients like garlic and I don&#8217;t know anyone who wants that in their coffee! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whoever the person was who thought to package tahini in a squeeze bottle is my hero. It makes it so easy to serve and to measure! Since discovering it packaged like this, I haven&#8217;t bought it any other way. If you have the more traditional tub and find that it&#8217;s separating or hard to measure out, try warming it slightly, then mix it very well to reincorporate the oils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"35294\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Halva-latte-12.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring almond milk into a small carafe.\" class=\"wp-image-35294\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"35295\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Halva-latte-14.jpg\" alt=\"Adding tahini to almond milk. \" class=\"wp-image-35295\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"35296\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Halva-latte-15.jpg\" alt=\"Adding honey to sweeten homemade coffee creamer.\" class=\"wp-image-35296\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"35297\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Halva-latte-16.jpg\" alt=\"Mixing the creamer. \" class=\"wp-image-35297\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method\">Blending the ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I use a handheld milk frother to combine the ingredients until they&#8217;re smooth. This also incorporates some air into the liquid, increasing it&#8217;s volume and making it more stable and less prone to seperating in the fridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be careful because it can easily foam up and overflow from your jar while you&#8217;re frothing! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These frothers are great if you like to make coffeeshop drinks at home, but if you don&#8217;t have one you can also use an immersion blender or a small food processor to get everything combined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A whisk will work in a pinch, but prepare yourself for an arm workout!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Halva-latte-3.jpg\" alt=\"A glass bottle of homemade coffee creamer. \" class=\"wp-image-35298\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632692599561\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I use a different type of milk?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! Use any unsweetened plant-based milk to make the creamer. That way it will keep longer in the fridge. But when you&#8217;re preparing your latte you can definitely use dairy milk if you prefer. I frequently mix and match! <br\/><br\/>For the creamer, my favorite milk to use is unsweetened almond, followed by unsweetened oat and then unsweetened cashew. Coconut milk is ok, but does impart more of it&#8217;s own flavor into the drink. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695442839\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if I don&#8217;t have an espresso machine?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Strong brewed coffee or instant espresso with hot water can be used. I also really love using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.javycoffee.com\/products\/original-coffee-concentrate\">javee coffee concentrate<\/a>! <br\/><br\/>This creamer is also great in a cup of regular drip coffee &#8212; no need to add any additional milk. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1632695603958\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can this halva latte be served iced?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, I love the coziness of this as a hot latte but it&#8217;s also super delicious served over ice. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1655327228723\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use a different sweetener? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">I really enjoy the way the flavors of the honey and tahini play off each other, but you can swap the honey for pure maple syrup.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other recipes you might like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/irish-cream-cold-brew\">Irish Cream Cold Brew Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/pumpkin-cold-foam\">Pumpkin Cold Foam<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/french-press-cold-brew\">French Press Cold Brew<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/apple-butter-latte\">Apple Butter Latte<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/peanut-butter-latte\">Peanut Butter Latte<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thebusyfoodie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Halva-latte-19.jpg\" alt=\"Dusting a latte with cinnamon for extra flavor. \" class=\"wp-image-35299\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All the indulgent flavor of halva in a delicious latte recipe that&#8217;s so easy to make at home!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":35292,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,36,23],"tags":[48],"class_list":["post-35291","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drink-recipes","category-meal-prep","category-recipes","tag-coffee-shop-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35291"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35291\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35291"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35291"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.thebusyfoodie.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}