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A black sesame latte is one of the most visually striking drinks you can make at home — deep charcoal-grey, nutty, slightly sweet, and endlessly versatile. You can pair it with espresso for a coffee-forward version, or skip the espresso for a caffeine-free sesame milk drink. Black sesame has a rich, roasty flavor (think toasted sesame seeds with a bitter-sweet edge) that works beautifully with steamed milk. The color comes from the whole black sesame seeds — the same nutrient-dense seed used throughout East Asian cooking and desserts. ...

A caramel macchiato is one of the most ordered drinks at any café — sweet, milky, with espresso on top and a caramel drizzle that makes it look as good as it tastes. The good news: it’s also one of the easiest specialty drinks to make at home, and the homemade version costs a fraction of what you pay at Starbucks. This guide covers the classic hot caramel macchiato, the iced version, and a few variations worth trying. ...

A dirty chai latte is what happens when espresso and spiced chai tea fall in love. The result is a drink that hits every note — warming spices, bold coffee kick, creamy milk — in a single cup. If you’ve only ever ordered one at a café, you’re in for a treat: this is one of the easiest specialty drinks to make at home, and the homemade version is almost always better. ...