Winter Warming Recipes with Ayeeyo’s Blends

As the cold winter months set in, there’s nothing like a cup of something warm and comforting to ease the day. Ayeeyo’s Blends makes it easy to make your own delightful drinks at home. Whether you’re curling up on the sofa with Netflix or making something to start the day, these easy recipes will warm you from the inside out.

  1. Classic Somali Tea (Shaah Cadeys)

Traditional Somali tea, or Shaah, is for the heart and soul – and there’s nothing like those fragrant spices to keep you nice and toasty on a chilly day.

Ingredients:

  • One tablespoon of Ayeeyo’s Blends
  • One black tea bag or loose-leaf black tea
  • One teaspoon of sugar (adjust to taste)
  • Half a cup of water
  • Half a cup of milk (dairy or alternative)

Instructions:

  1. Place the Ayeeyo’s Blends and black tea into a small pot
  2. Pour in the milk and water, then stir and bring to boil within 2-3 minutes
  3. Remove the black tea and allow to simmer for a further 5 minutes to release the full flavour
  4. Stir in the sugar and remove from heat
  5. Strain the tea into your favourite mug and enjoy!

Tip: Pair with a delicious slice of Dolsho – a light and airy Somali cardamom sponge cake

  1. Dirty Chai Latte with Somali Spices

This twist on the popular dirty chai latte combines a shot of espresso with Ayeeyo’s Blends traditional Somali tea spices, giving you flavour with a little caffeine boost.

Ingredients:

  • One tablespoon of Ayeeyo’s Blends
  • One shot of espresso
  • One cup of milk (dairy or alternative)
  • One teaspoon of sugar (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat 1 cup of milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming and frothy
  2. Brew a shot of espresso and pour over Ayeeyo’s Blends in a mug
  3. While the tea is steeping, prepare a shot of espresso.
  4. Remove the tea bag and strain the spiced milk if necessary.
  5. Pour the tea-infused milk into a mug and stir in the shot of espresso.
  6. Sweeten with sugar if desired. Stir well and enjoy!

Tip: Top with a light dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra cozy touch

  1. Spiced Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate infused with a little kick makes for a decadent winter treat. Ayeeyo’s Blends provides the perfect flavour to elevate a classic favourite.

Ingredients:

  • One tablespoon of Ayeeyo’s Blends
  • One cup of milk (dairy or alternative)
  • Two tablespoons of cocoa powder
  • One tablespoon of sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat and stir in the cocoa powder, sugar, and Ayeeyo’s Blends. Whisk until smooth and fully combined
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let the mixture gently simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse without burning the milk
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and remove from the stove
  4. Pour the hot chocolate into a mug, top with whipped cream and dust a little extra cocoa on top

Tip: For a richer version, use half milk and half cream for an extra indulgent experience

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