New coffee trend: Tahini adds flavour and health benefits

Coffee has recently become a delightful subject for experiments, and new ideas for it keep emerging. Not long ago, Anna Lewandowska praised so-called bulletproof coffee, which includes the addition of fat. Now, Greek-style coffee is gaining popularity.

In Greece, everyone loves coffee. Cold coffee that originated in this country is popular around the world. It refers to frappe. Subsequent versions of iced coffees were developed based on this. Will the next Greek idea for coffee also be well-received?

Do you recognize tahini paste? It is strongly associated with Middle Eastern cuisine. It is added to hummus and serves as the base for halva. This is the secret ingredient in Greek women's coffee, which is becoming increasingly popular in other countries. It transforms this beverage into an even healthier and more nutritious drink.

Tahini is a paste made from roasted and ground sesame seeds. Although a teaspoon of tahini contains about 42 calories, adding it to coffee can aid in weight loss. Everything becomes apparent when the commonly used term appears in the context of losing pounds. Of course, it's about fibre, which sesame seeds are rich in. It provides a lasting feeling of fullness, benefits the digestive system, and helps eliminate retained waste in the intestines.

Fibre is essential but not the only reason to try coffee with tahini. This paste is also rich in B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc. It contains essential unsaturated fatty acids and plant protein needed for the proper functioning of the body. Additionally, sesame seeds contain antioxidants that have antidepressant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Making coffee with tahini is nothing simpler. I think tahini tastes best with black coffee without sugar, but you can also try other versions. Brew the coffee, let it cool slightly, and add a teaspoon or less of sesame paste to the cup.

Sesame paste has an intense flavour, so adjust the amount to your preference. And how do Greek women do it? If you have a briki pot at home, you can try it. Add finely ground coffee to the briki, pour in water, and mix. Bring the coffee to a boil. Put the appropriate amount of tahini in a cup and gradually pour in the coffee, stirring continuously. Once the tahini dissolves, Greek coffee with tahini is ready. It has a nutty flavour. Sugar is not needed at all.