Move over, almond milk. Tahini coffee is the new creamy, nutty, and Instagrammable iced latte everyone’s falling in love with. This trendy Middle Eastern–inspired drink combines strong cold brew with tahini paste, creating a toasty, earthy flavor profile that’s surprisingly addictive.

Whether you’re cutting dairy, bored of oat milk, or just looking for something new and satisfying, this tahini iced latte is your new go-to iced drink for summer mornings (or slow afternoons).

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Why You’ll Love This Tahini Iced Latte

Creamy without cream – dairy-free and plant-based
Rich, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with espresso or cold brew
Takes just 5 minutes and a blender or jar
Naturally vegan and customizable
A unique twist that will impress friends or followers

Ingredients You’ll Need

Flat lay of tahini iced latte ingredients including cold brew coffee, tahini paste, maple syrup, cinnamon, and ice cubes on a marble background.

1 cup cold brew coffee or strong chilled espresso
2 tablespoons tahini (well-stirred)
1–2 teaspoons maple syrup (or honey, agave, date syrup)
½ cup ice cubes
¼ cup cold water or non-dairy milk (optional, for texture)
Pinch of cinnamon or cardamom (optional, for aroma)

Pro Ingredient Tips:

Use runny tahini, not a thick, dry paste. Stir well if separated (what to know about tahini).
Adjust sweetness to taste — maple syrup keeps it vegan and smooth.
Add a dash of cinnamon or cardamom to enhance the Middle Eastern vibes.

How to Make Tahini Coffee (Tahini Iced Latte)

1. Blend or shake

In a blender or a jar with a lid, combine the tahini, maple syrup, and cold brew. Add optional cold water or milk to smooth it out. Blend or shake well until fully emulsified and frothy.

Overhead view of a blender containing coffee, dollops of tahini, and maple syrup, with bowls of tahini, syrup, and ice cubes on a marble surface

2. Add ice

Fill a glass with ice cubes.

Overhead view of a blender containing tahini coffee and large ice cubes, surrounded by small bowls of tahini, maple syrup, and extra ice

3. Pour & top

Pour the tahini coffee mixture over the ice. Add a dash of cinnamon or cardamom if desired.

Hand pouring creamy tahini iced latte from a jar into a glass of ice, with bowls of tahini and syrup on a marble surface

4. Sip and enjoy

Stir before sipping. That velvety, nutty texture is so satisfying.

Hand holding a glass of tahini iced latte with ice cubes and metal straw, surrounded by sesame seeds and tahini bowls on a marble surface

Flavor & Texture Notes

Tahini gives this iced latte a creamy body and a nutty, toasted sesame taste that pairs beautifully with coffee’s bitterness. It’s bold but balanced — a cozy-meets-cool drink with a luxurious mouthfeel, especially if blended.

Variations & Add-Ins

Tahini Mocha: Add 1 tsp cocoa powder to the blend
Protein Boost: Add a scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder
Creamier Version: Use oat milk instead of water
Sweet & Spicy: Stir in a pinch of cayenne for kick

Storage Tips

Make-ahead? Yes! Blend the tahini coffee base and store it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just shake and pour over ice when ready.
Separation? Normal. Shake or stir before serving to recombine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does tahini really taste good in coffee?
A: Surprisingly, yes! It gives coffee a nutty, toasty richness (here’s why coffee pairs well with sesame) and complements cold brew beautifully.

Q: Can I make it hot instead of iced?
A: Yes — whisk it into hot coffee or espresso like a latte. Just blend well to avoid separation.

Q: Is this drink vegan and dairy-free?
100% yes — as long as you use a plant-based sweetener (list of vegan-friendly sweeteners) and skip honey.

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Tahini Coffee (Tahini Iced Latte)

Recipe by RosieCourse: Drinks, Breakfast, SnackCuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired, FusionDifficulty: tahini coffee, iced tahini latte, healthy iced latte, protein coffee, dairy free latte, vegan coffee drink, cold coffee with tahini, espresso drinks

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

180

kcal

Total time

hour