Salted Tahini Honeycomb Latte (Maman Copycat)
After seeing dozens of videos about Maman Bakery’s Salted Tahini Honeycomb Latte, I finally caved and made my own. I’m a long plane ride away from NYC, so recreating it was really the only option. This is one of those viral recipes that’s actually worth the hype.
There’s something about the nutty creaminess of tahini paired with the sweet honey, a pinch of salt, and strong espresso that just works.
It’s no surprise to me as someone who grew up enjoying Middle Eastern recipes. I know how special sesame seeds are, especially when paired with honey and other sweets.
So of course I had to share it with you!
If you’re looking for something to do with the leftover tahini in your pantry, check out this 5 Minute Tahini Sauce that’s fantastic as an easy salad dressing, with gyro wraps, and red meat. Or whip up a batch of Creamy Smooth Homemade Hummus!
Your (Short) Grocery List
For those who may be new to tahini as an ingredient, it’s a paste made from ground sesame seeds.
It’s a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine used in both sweet and savory dishes. Here’s everything you’ll need:
Step by Step Instructions
Tip: Using a personal blender or immersion blender to combine the tahini, honey, and milk really helps to froth everything together.
Achieving A Creamy Smooth Tahini Latte, Every Time
Many copycat tahini coffee recipes brew the coffee directly over the sesame seed paste and honey, but in recipe testing I found that this resulted in a gritty texture.
To help smoothly incorporate the tahini into this latte, I found blending it together with the milk and honey had the best results.
Plus, this results in perfectly frothed milk! A win-win.
Perfect Pairings
Of course you can enjoy this tahini latte hot or cold, any time of the day.
If you’re doing the traditional thing and having it first thing in the morning, I recommend leaning into the Middle Eastern flavors. The tahini in this coffee drink pairs beautifully with the flavors in these breakfast recipes:
Helpful Tips
- Adjust the amount of tahini, honey, and salt according to your preferences – some like it sweeter, saltier, etc.
- If serving hot, blend with an immersion blender or steamer to prevent any explosions with a blender
- Toast some sesame seeds with a teaspoon of honey for a super fancy sweet and salty topping (an ode to the Maman Bakery salted tahini honeycomb latte)
More Coffee Recipes We Love
And if you’re into the flavors in this latte, be sure to check out these Moroccan Sesame Cookies and Honey Almond Cookies.
Viral Tiktok Recipes
I’m thinking I might need an entire category on the blog dedicated to ‘Tiktok Recipes’ at this point, no? We have the Dense Bean Salad, the Coffee Mint Mojito, and now this delicious sweet and salty coffee creation.
Enjoy,
Salted Tahini Honeycomb Latte
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 latte 1x
- Category: Drinks, Coffee
- Method: Brewed
- Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
After seeing dozens of videos about Maman Bakery’s Salted Tahini Honeycomb Latte, I finally caved and made my own. I’m a long plane ride away from NYC, so recreating it was really the only option. This is one of those viral recipes that’s actually worth the hype.
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp honey
- a pinch of salt
- 1 cup milk of choice
- optional: ice, honeycomb, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Brew the espresso. Brew your espresso shots using your preferred coffee tool. Set aside to cool if planning on making an iced latte.
- Blend the milk and remaining ingredients. Using a personal sized blender or immersion blender, blend together the tahini, honey, salt, and milk to get everything evenly combined and frothy. Steam if planning on making a hot latte.
- Combine and garnish. Add the frothed milk to a cup or mug (over ice if desired) then top with the espresso. Add any desired optional toppings like toasted sesame seeds or a piece of honeycomb.
Notes
- adjust the quantity of tahini, honey, and salt according to your preferences