Step Aside, Matcha: Why the Tahini Latte Is 2025's Hottest Coffee Trend
Move over, matcha. There’s a new creamy, crave-worthy drink taking over the coffee world: the tahini latte. With a 900% increase in interest this year, the tahini latte is more than just a food fad—it’s a rich, nutty, and surprisingly comforting way to reimagine your morning cup. And yes, it pairs beautifully with our sustainable, direct trade coffees at Laughing Bird Coffee.
What Is a Tahini Latte?
A tahini latte is exactly what it sounds like: espresso or strong brewed coffee blended with tahini (a paste made from ground sesame seeds), your favorite milk or milk alternative, and often a touch of honey, cinnamon, or cardamom. The result is a silky drink with subtle nutty-sweet notes that add depth to the coffee without overpowering it.
Why Tahini Lattes Are Trending
- Flavor-forward: The sesame flavor brings warmth and richness—like peanut butter's refined cousin.
- Nutrient boost: Tahini is high in healthy fats, protein, and minerals like calcium and magnesium.
- Customizable: Works beautifully with oat, almond, or coconut milk and a variety of spices.
- Viral appeal: This drink looks gorgeous in a glass mug and sounds intriguing—perfect for TikTok and Instagram.
According to Yelp’s 2025 trend report, tahini lattes are one of the top trending drinks in cafés across the country. It’s the kind of trend that feels both novel and comforting.
How to Make a Tahini Latte at Home with Laughing Bird Coffee
Here’s our favorite way to bring this trend into your kitchen, using Laughing Bird’s smooth, direct trade coffee as the base:
Ingredients:
- 1 shot of espresso or 1/2 cup of Laughing Bird coffee (brew with French press or pour over)
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 3/4 cup milk or non-dairy milk (oat milk is a great choice)
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- A pinch of cinnamon or cardamom (optional)
Steps:
- Warm the milk gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Whisk in the tahini and sweetener until smooth and frothy.
- Brew your coffee using your preferred method (we recommend our 21g pour-over recipe for clarity and balance).
- Combine the coffee and tahini milk mixture in your mug.
- Top with a sprinkle of spice, and enjoy immediately.
Pro tip: Use a handheld frother or blender for an extra silky finish.
Why It Pairs Perfectly with Laughing Bird Coffee
Our coffees are shade-grown and sustainably sourced, with flavor profiles that shine in drinks like this. A nutty, fruit-forward roast like our Single Origin Colombia Tolima will complement the tahini’s earthy depth without overpowering the cup.
Whether you’re experimenting at home or adding something unexpected to your morning routine, this is a trend worth sipping on.
Looking for a Coffee Maker That Does It Right?
If you're brewing at home, we recommend a reliable, no-fuss machine like the Bonavita 8-Cup Coffee Maker (Amazon, unaffiliated). It keeps the brew temperature stable and extracts the perfect cup—ideal for recipes like this one.
Final Sip
Trying the tahini latte trend is a delicious way to explore new textures and flavors while still celebrating what you love about coffee. It's rich, satisfying, and endlessly customizable—and it gives your Laughing Bird beans a new stage to shine.
Ready to try it? Tag us with your creations @laughingbirdcoffee and show us how you #BrewGood!