# Sesame Seed Refreshments The Tahini Hot Chocolate My Name is Yet Recipe Mixes Sweet with Savory By Jordy E | Published 2014-12-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tahini-hot-chocolate References: [mynameisyeh](http://mynameisyeh.com/mynameisyeh/2014/12/tahini-hot-chocolate) & [mynameisyeh](http://www.mynameisyeh.com) The My Name is Yeh Tahini Hot Chocolate recipe puts a savory, nutty twist on the classic wintertime beverage. Although the [rich sesame paste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tahini-dressings) is rarely paired with desserts, the post proves that it is well-suited to sweet flavors, especially during the holiday season. This recipe is rooted in coconut milk, making the blend all the more alternative and striking. To create the warm drink, one will also need [cocoa powder, honey and vanilla extract](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudwtr-hot-chocolate-mix). The tahini is mixed in with these ingredients, making for a relatively simple production process. While tahini is commonly associated with Israeli meals, the entry recommends topping the drink with a [cinnamon stick and candy canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/km-extravirgin-milk-chocolate-winter-spice). It is thus a hybrid refreshment, mixing various cultural flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Savory Desserts:** Exploring the trend of incorporating savory flavors into traditionally sweet desserts, offering an opportunity for innovative recipes and unique taste experiences. - **Alternative Beverage Blends:** The trend of combining unexpected ingredients to create innovative and unconventional beverage blends, offering a chance to create unique flavor profiles and attract adventurous consumers. - **Cultural Fusion in Food:** Embracing the trend of blending different cultural flavors and ingredients to create hybrid dishes, providing an opportunity to introduce new and exciting taste combinations to consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the trend of savory desserts and alternative beverage blends to develop new product offerings and cater to evolving consumer preferences. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can incorporate cultural fusion in food trends to create diverse and multicultural dining experiences, attracting food enthusiasts and adventurous travelers. - **Wellness and Health:** The wellness and health industry can leverage the trend of alternative beverage blends to develop nutritious and functional drinks that cater to the growing demand for unique and beneficial beverage options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sesame-Based Dessert Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-sesame-sauce.md) - [Tahini-Infused Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tahini-frozen-desserts.md) - [Fusion Cuisine Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-tahini-cookies.md) - [Tahini-Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tahini-oat-chocolate-cookies.md) - [Tahini-Based Snack Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messy-face-spread.md) - [Bittersweet Drinking Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bittersweet-drinking-chocolate.md) - [Turmeric-Enhanced White Cocoa Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cocoa-kit.md) - [Tahini-Inspired Cooking Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-sesame.md) - [Adaptogenic Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-cocoa.md)