Black Sesame Hot Chocolate With Tsokolate Lola

May 29, 2025

A nourishing, deeply flavourful twist on your daily cacao ritual. After making a batch of sweet black sesame swirl for some cookies (recipe coming soon), I noticed a thin coating of caramelised sesame left behind in the saucepan. Instead of rinsing it out, I used it as the base for this rich and creamy black sesame tsokolate. The result was too good not to share.

This recipe combines the earthy depth of toasted black sesame with the adaptogenic support of our Lola blend, infused with tulsi and amla to ground and balance. If you haven’t made the sesame swirl from the cookie recipe yet, don’t worry, I've included it below.

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Why Tsokolate Lola?

Our Lola blend is ceremonial cacao infused with two powerhouse botanicals:

 

✦ Tulsi (Holy Basil): Revered in Ayurveda as the “Queen of Herbs,” tulsi supports stress resilience, calms the mind, and restores balance to the nervous system.

 

✦ Amla (Indian Gooseberry): One of the most antioxidant-rich fruits in the world, amla nourishes the body, supports immunity, and promotes glowing skin from within.

 

Together they bring a sense of grounded energy and gentle uplift. Lola is a blend that supports balance and resilience while offering the indulgence of real ceremonial cacao.

ingredients

for the black sesame tsokolate

✦ 3 x Tsokolate Lola tableya

✦ 3 tbsp black sesame caramel swirl (a thin coating in the pan is perfect) from this cookie recipe. 

✦ 200 ml hot water

to make the black sesame caramel swirl from scratch

✦ 200 ml water

✦ 100 ml coconut condensed milk

✦ 2 heaped tsp black sesame paste (made by blending 200g toasted black sesame seeds until smooth or you can use store bought black tahini)

for the black sesame foam

✦ 150 ml plant milk (we used Bonsoy)

✦ 50 ml coconut condensed milk

✦ 2 tsp black sesame paste

method

if using leftover sesame caramel swirl:

✦ Add water, Tsokolate Lola and black sesame caramel swirl to a heat proof milk jug or small saucepan.

✦ Use a hand frother to blend until thick and creamy. Set aside.

to make sesame caramel swirl from scratch:

✦ Toast 2 heaped teaspoons of black sesame seeds and grind into a paste (or use store bought black sesame paste/black tahini).

✦ In a saucepan, combine water, coconut condensed milk, and black sesame paste. Warm gently over low heat.

✦ Transfer to a small jar and follow instructions above.

for the foam:

✦ In a separate small jug, combine soy milk, coconut condensed milk, and black sesame paste.

✦ Froth until a thick foam forms.

to serve:

✦ Pour the black sesame tsokolate into your favourite mug and top with a generous spoonful of the foam. Enjoy warm.

Why Black Sesame & Ceremonial Cacao?

Black sesame is prized in many Asian traditions not just for its flavour, but for its health-supportive properties. It's rich in healthy fats, calcium, magnesium, and antioxidants; and is known to support skin, hair, and hormonal health.

 

Ceremonial cacao, especially in its pure form as we use in our Tsokolate Tableya, is packed with magnesium, iron, and mood-lifting compounds. It gently energises the body and opens the heart, supporting a calm and focused state of being. When used in rituals; or simply as part of a daily moment of nourishment. Cacao can help reconnect you to your body, breath, and intentions.

 

Together, these ingredients bring depth, function, and comfort to an everyday favourite: the chocolate chip cookie.
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Ready to Bake (and Sip)?

These cookies are the kind that disappear fast—especially with a warm mug of Black Sesame Tsokolate in hand. Whether you’re baking for a quiet weekend at home or sharing something special with friends, this recipe offers both comfort and nourishment.

 

To make them with the highest quality cacao, grab a pack of Tsokolate Lola ceremonial cacao.

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