Going to a cafe and treating yourself to a nice hot drink is a simple pleasure. This comes as no surprise that so many people are missing this ritual. I, personally, can not wait until I can go to one of my favourite coffee shops again and get cosy with a drink.
But for now, we are all at home. So, I thought I would share some recipes of our favourite steamed drinks, using items that you probably already have in your kitchen, so that you can enjoy them at home!
Ideally you will need:
-A small saucepan
-Nutribullet or other similar blender
-Fine mesh Sieve.
The process that we will use for each drink will be roughly the same:
1-Infuse oat milk with spices on the hob.
2-Strain.
3-Blend.
Step 2 or 3 may be the other way around depending on the recipe.
So let's start with our signature & customer favourite...
Lavender Milk.
This is a perfect before bed. Snuggle up for the dreamiest night's sleep...
Ingredients.
-Oat milk (measure the amount in the mug that you plan to have your final drink in. I would recommend filling the mug about 70% full. )
-1 tbsp. food grade lavender
-1 tsp maple syrup
-1/2 tsp vanilla (optional)
Method.
1-Place all ingredients into a small saucepan.
2-Gently heat on a low setting for 3-5 minutes. You don't want it to boil.
3-Strain the lavender flowers out and pour the liquid into the Nutribullet.
4-Blitz in the Nutribullet for 5-10 seconds to create a foamy texture
5- Pour into your favourite mug and top with a sprinkle of edible flowers & beetroot powder.
Golden Milk.
Golden by name. Golden by nature. This has been drunk in Ayurveda medicine for centuries for it's wonderful properties including anti inflammatory.
Ingredients
Oat milk (measure the amount in the mug that you plan to have your final drink in. I would recommend filling the mug about 70% full. )
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp maple syrup
sprinkle of black pepper.
1-Place all ingredients into a small sauce pan.
2-Gently heat on a low setting for 3-5 minutes. You don't want it to boil. Stir Occasionally.
3-Blitz in the Nutribullet for 5-10 seconds to create a foamy texture
4-Strain as there can sometimes be an excess of spices.
5- Pour into your favourite mug and top with a sprinkle of crushed black pepper.
Beetroot Hot Chocolate.
Our classic hot chocolate, with hidden veg...
Ingredients.
Oat milk (measure the amount in the mug that you plan to have your final drink in. I would recommend filling the mug about 70% full. )
1 tbsp. cacao powder
1 tsp maple
1 tsp date syrup
1 tbsp beetroot powder or juice of 1 beetroot.
Pinch of Himalayan or sea salt.Method:
Method
1-Place all ingredients into a small sauce pan.
2-Gently heat on a low setting for 3-5 minutes. You don't want it to boil.
3-Lightly stir or whisk the mixture to combine all ingredients and to get rid of any lumps.
4-Blitz in the nutribullet for 5-10 seconds to create a foamy texture
5- Pour into your favourite mug and top with a sprinkle of shaved chocolate.
Love Potion.
A vibrant pink drink which we have created to get you all heart eyed! In Ayurveda, rose water is said to have a balancing effect on the heart, beetroot strengthens the heart whilst improving circulation and Maca has been described as an aphrodisiac. So you can see why this drink gets the name!
Ingredients
Oat milk (measure the amount in the mug that you plan to have your final drink in. I would recommend filling the mug about 70% full. )
1 tsp beetroot powder
1 tsp rosewater
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp maca powder
1/4 tsp ground cardamom.
1 tsp maple syrup
Method
1-Place all ingredients into a small sauce pan.
2-Gently heat on a low setting for 3-5 minutes. You don't want it to boil.
3-Lightly stir or whisk the mixture to combine all ingredients.
4- Strains to get rid of any excess spices.
4-Blitz in the nutribullet for 5-10 seconds to create a foamy texture
5- Pour into your favourite mug and top with a sprinkle with rose petals.
Lavender Mocha.
This drink found it's way onto our special's board and has been a bit of an off menu secret drink for regulars every since!
Ingredients
1 x shot of espresso or v v short black coffee.
Oat milk (measure the amount in the mug that you plan to have your final drink in. I would recommend filling the mug about 70% full. )
1 tbsp food grade lavender
1 tbsp cacao powder
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp date syrup
Method
1-Make a very very short strong black coffee or espresso in whichever method you usually use to make coffee at home. Set aside.
2-Place the rest of the ingredients into a sauce pan.
3- Gently heat on a low setting. Do not boil, for 3-5 mins.
4-Whisk or stir, ensuring no lumps from the cacao.
5-Strain out the lavender flowers.
6- Blitz in the nutribullet for 5-10 seconds to create a foamy texture.
7-Pour your foamy drink over your short coffee.
8- Sprinkle with cacao or chocolate shavings.
Cardamom & Vanilla Latte.
Once you try this, its hard to order anything different.
1 x espresso shot
1/2 tsp cardamom
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp maple
Oat milk (measure the amount in the mug that you plan to have your final drink in. I would recommend filling the mug about 70% full. )
1-Make a very very short strong black coffee or espresso in whichever method you usually use to make coffee at home. Set aside.
2-Place the rest of the ingredients into a sauce pan.
3- Gently heat on a low setting. Do not boil.
4- Stir occasionally.
5- Blitz in the nutribullet for 5-10 seconds to create a foamy texture.
7-Pour your foamy drink over your short coffee.