Tahini Rye Muffins with Strawberry Jam - Shikha la mode

Ingredients

• 80 grams (1/3 cup) unsalted butter
• 160 grams (2/3 cup) water water
• 2 tablespoons black tea leaves such as English Breakfast or Indian chai
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 200 grams granulated sugar (1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 240 grams (1 cup) whole milk
• 200 grams (3/4 cup) tahini
• 135 grams AP flour (1 cup + 2 Tbsp)
• 135 grams rye flour (1 cup + 2 Tbsp)
• 6 grams (1.5 tsp) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons strawberry preserves of your choice
• 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds