part one: cosy drink recipes to ease the autumn aches... ⋆☕︎˖
𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡
𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑦 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑤𝑠; 𓍢ִ໋🌰˚ ༘
gentle sunbeams, streaming sunlight, crisp leaves dancing in the breeze - sometimes the best way to start the day, is to embrace the gentle stillness of the waking world with a soothing cup of caffeine:
⤷ ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑡𝑒𝑎 🍯⋆｡˚
brew your tea of choice in 200ml of hot water for 3-4 minutes (works best with black teas like breakfast tea, and spiced teas such as masala chai and earl grey)
stir in 0.5tsp - 1tsp of vanilla extract and honey
top with a warm 50-100ml of your preferred milk
⤷ 𝑚𝑎𝑝𝑙𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑧𝑒𝑙𝑛𝑢𝑡 𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒 𓍢ִ໋☕️˚ ༘ ⋆
warm 200ml of your preferred milk
stir in 2g of instant coffee/ an espresso shot (or 2 🤭)
stir in 5ml (1tsp) of hazelnut syrup, alongside a dash of cinnamon and maple syrup
finally, yet optional, froth the drink with a hand whisk/ milk frother
⤷ 𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑒𝑎 🍎 *‧₊˚
brew either an apple blend tea or english breakfast tea in 200ml of hot water for 3-4 minutes
remove the tea bag, and stir in 20g of apple purée (or 30g of thinly sliced apple)
lastly, stir in a dash of cinnamon, sweeteners of choice, and a pinch of nutmeg
𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡
𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑜𝑜𝑛 𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑥𝑖𝑟𝑠; 𓍢ִ໋🍁˚ ༘,
lingering fog, hazy days, laptop screen aglow beside textbook stacks - these drinks are designed to help alleviate the stresses of everyday responsibilities, as you melt into their warmth and comfort:
⤷ 𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑙 𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒 🍨⊹ ࣪ ˖
warm 200ml of your preferred milk
stir in 5ml/ 1tsp of caramel syrup and a pinch of salt
add in any other desired sweeteners
stir in your instant coffee/ espresso shot...s...
⤷ 𝑡𝑜𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑚𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑎 🍫‧₊˚.
whisk together 150-200ml of your preferred milk with 3g/ 1.5tsp of cocoa powder until fully combined
stir in 5ml/ 1tsp of caramel syrup, a dash of cinnamon and a pinch of salt (you can also add any other sweeteners if you want it extra sweet)
combine with your instant coffee/ espresso
heat gently and froth with a milk frother/ hand whisk before garnishing with another sprinkle of cocoa powder or cinnamon
⤷ 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑠𝑢𝑔𝑎𝑟 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑢𝑑 ˚˖𓍢ִ໋🥮
combine 2g/ 1tsp of instant coffee (sadly only instant works in this case..) with 1tsp of brown sugar (or granulated sugar), and 30ml of boiling water
whisk the mix with a hand whisk/ milk frother for 30-60 seconds or until it starts to look thicker, fluffier, and lighter in colour
in a different (cute!!) mug, mix 1tsp/ 5ml of caramel syrup, a dash of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt into 150-200ml of your preferred milk
heat the milk and spices mix gently, then serve by spooning the whipped coffee cloud on top of your milk
finally garnish with a light dusting of cocoa or cinnamon
𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡
𝑚𝑖𝑑𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑚𝑢𝑔𝑠; .🌑𖥔 ݁ ˖
(𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑓 𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑠) 🤫 ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁 .ᐟ
knitted blankets, restful candlelight, vanilla scents encapsulate the air - the perfect unwinding rituals full of decaffeinated delight to conclude the daytime's stir:
⤷ 𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑡 ℎ𝑜𝑡 𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒 🪵˚ ༘ ⋆｡
whisk a splash of your preferred milk with 5g/ 2tsp of cocoa powder and 5g/ 2tsp of cornflour (cornstarch) into a smooth paste
add in the remaining milk (recipe total should be 150ml-200ml), any sweeteners (such as syrups or honey), 5ml/ 1tsp vanilla and a pinch of salt
heat in a saucepan over medium-low heat for around 3-5 minutes, whisking constantly, until it thickens --- optionally you can also add in a square or two of your favourite milk or dark chocolate!
once thick, pour into your mug and garnish with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa or cinnamon
⤷ 𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑡 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑘 🥛⊹₊⟡⋆
heat 150-200ml of your preferred milk gently with 5ml/ 1tsp of vanilla extract
stir in 5g/ 1tsp of cinnamon, a dash of ginger, pinch of nutmeg, sprinkling of cloves and a pinch of salt
optionally you can add any desired sweeteners, making sure to continue heating and stirring until fully combined
once fully infused and mixed, froth with a hand whisk/ milk frother and garnish with a dusting of cinnamon
⤷ 𝑝𝑢𝑚𝑝𝑘𝑖𝑛 𝑝𝑖𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑟 𓏲 ๋࣭ ࣪ 🥧˖
whisk together 150-200ml of your preferred milk, 30g pumpkin purée, 5ml/ 1tsp of caramel syrup, 2ml/ 0.5tsp of vanilla extract, 0.5tsp/ 2g of pumpkin spices blend --- (or 1tsp cinnamon, pinch of ginger, pinch of nutmeg) --- and any other desired sweeteners
heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until steaming
froth with a milk frother/ hand whisk until light and creamy
finally serve and garnish with a sprinkle of pumpkin spice blend or cinnamon
𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡𓎢𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎟𓎠𓎡
𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑠; 🗝️༉‧₊˚.
in order to fully embrace the all consuming autumnal nostalgia its essential to establish the aesthetic through the elements of your ritual as well - some ideas include:
serving your cosy drink in an equally comforting mug - it makes it feel so much more special and sacred ⁺🕯⋆.˚
watching a 2000s tv show/ movie with a fall vibe - it immerses you in the story telling and allows you to envision your own life in the same cinematic, romanticised light 𓂃🪶
presentation is key - making the drinks for taste is fine itself, but the real autumnal experience comes from taking time to appreciate and notice the beauty in the intentional, and making it look cute really helps to do that (it also makes for a great pinterest post!) 🍂᭡.ִֶָ𓂃
don't rush! sip mindfully and thoughtfully - all good things deserve attention and focus, our common longing for autumn/fall often roots from our perception of time and its speeds - slowing down to appreciate something as simple as a comforting beverage not only allows prolonged enjoyment of your creation, but also serves as a conscious reminder to treasure the simplicities of the upcoming season for when they arrive.... 🎞️؛༊
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