Midnight Mint Cold Brew with Tahini Cream
A creamy cold brew with fresh mint and nutty tahini cream - your new favorite summer drink!
January 18, 2025
Looking for a refreshing twist on your cold brew? This Midnight Mint Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with cool mint and a creamy tahini topping that'll make your taste buds dance! The nutty, rich tahini cream adds an unexpected Middle Eastern twist that takes this drink to the next level.
This drink is super simple to whip up at home. Just combine your favorite dark roast cold brew with fresh mint syrup, and top it with our easy homemade tahini cream. Using coarse-ground coffee beans creates the perfect cold brew base. It's great for hot summer afternoons or as a creamy morning pick-me-up!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this unique cold brew creation!
- Perfect balance of coffee, mint, and nutty flavors
- Super refreshing for hot summer days
- Easy to prep ahead of time
- Unique twist on regular cold brew
Midnight Mint Cold Brew with Tahini Cream
A creamy cold brew with fresh mint and nutty tahini cream - your new favorite summer drink!
Cold Brew Coffee, Mint Coffee, Tahini Cream, Iced Coffee, Middle Eastern Coffee, Summer Coffee Drinks
Equipment
- Large jar or pitcher
- Coffee filter
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fine-mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse-ground dark roast coffee
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water (for syrup)
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1/4 cup cold milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Combine ground coffee with 4 cups cold water in a large jar. Stir gently and refrigerate for 12 hours
- Make mint syrup: Heat 1/4 cup water with sugar until dissolved, add mint leaves, simmer 5 minutes. Cool and strain
- Whisk together tahini, milk, and honey until smooth and creamy
- Strain cold brew through a coffee filter
- Fill glasses with ice, pour cold brew, add 2 tablespoons mint syrup per glass
- Top with tahini cream and garnish with fresh mint
Pro Tips
- Use coarse-ground dark roast coffee for the best cold brew flavor
- Make the mint syrup fresh - it tastes way better than store-bought
- Strain the tahini cream twice for extra smoothness
- Cold brew can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in the fridge
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 285mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 24g, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 2mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT12H
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT12H15M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
