Name: Black Sesame Matcha Latte
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 5g matcha powder; 15ml hot water at 75°C; 45ml hot water at 75°C; 100ml milk; Ice; 1 tsp black sesame powder; 60ml heavy cream; 1 tsp sweetener, such as Earl Grey syrup

Black Sesame Matcha Latte

Not all matcha tastes the same and sometimes cultivars used in matcha can make a difference.

In this recipe, we’re using our EISAI matcha, made from the Okumidori cultivar, known for its savoury, umami-forward profile. Unlike brighter, sweeter matcha, Okumidori brings depth and richness, making it an ideal pairing for ingredients like black sesame.

Understanding cultivars is one of the simplest ways to refine your matcha experience. Whether you prefer something smooth and sweet or layered and umami, choosing the right cultivar makes all the difference.

This recipe was created by @hungryjacky_, whose thoughtful approach to flavour pairing highlights just how versatile matcha can be.

prep time

5 min

cook / Cool time

0 min

total time

5 min

servings

Ingredients & directions

EASY

INGREDIENTS

5g Matcha powder
60ml hot water at 75°C
100ml milk
Half glass ice
1 tsp black sesame powder'
60ml heavy cream
1 tsp sweetener, such as Earl Grey syrup

DIRECTIONS

1. Sift 5g of matcha into a bowl and mix with 15ml of 75°C water to form a smooth paste. Eisai works beautifully here because its Okumidori cultivar profile is savoury and umami-forward, pairing well with the nutty richness of black sesame.
2. Add another 45ml of 75°C water and whisk vigorously until frothy. Then whisk gently across the surface to remove larger air bubbles and create a creamy, thick microfoam.

3. For the cream top, froth 1 tsp black sesame powder with 60ml heavy cream and 1 tsp sweetener until thick but still pourable. Earl Grey syrup works especially well because its floral notes balance the savoury matcha and black sesame.

4. Add ice to a glass, pour in 100ml milk, then mix in the matcha.

5. Spoon or pour the black sesame cream top over the drink.

6. Garnish with black sesame dango, if using.