There is something undeniably enchanting about the aroma of cinnamon at Christmas. Whether it’s wafting through the air as you bake spiced biscuits, simmer mulled wine, or light a festive candle, cinnamon has a unique power to transport us to a world of warmth, nostalgia, and celebration. Its comforting aroma and distinctive flavour make it one of the season’s most cherished ingredients. When it comes in the form of Holy Lama Cinnamon Spice Drops®, it becomes even more magical.
Cinnamon has long been associated with winter festivities. Its warm, sweet-spicy fragrance is often the first sign that the holiday season has arrived. From Christmas puddings to gingerbread houses, from hot chocolate to mulled cider, cinnamon is the golden thread that ties together the flavours of the season.
Traditionally derived from the bark of Cinnamomum trees, this age-old spice has been valued for centuries not only for its exquisite taste but also for its health benefits. Rich in antioxidants and known for its soothing and digestive properties, cinnamon adds both flavour and wellbeing to festive feasts.
While ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks have their charm, Holy Lama Cinnamon Spice Drops® take the experience to a whole new level. These award-winning drops offer all the natural goodness and authentic taste of real cinnamon in a versatile, easy-to-use liquid form. Recognised with 2 Gold Stars at the Great Taste Awards 2015, these drops are a pantry essential for every home cook and festive enthusiast.
Each drop captures the true essence of cinnamon extracted using Holy Lama’s high-strength process that preserves the spice’s full aroma and flavour. Unlike traditional powders, Spice Drops® can be added at any stage of cooking and adjusted right up to the moment of serving. This means no more guessing measurements or losing flavour during heating just perfect, balanced taste every time.
There are many reasons to make Holy Lama Cinnamon Spice Drops® your go-to festive ingredient this year:
Versatile and Convenient: You can add drops at any stage, during preparation, cooking, or just before serving, and tailor the intensity to your taste.
Perfect for Drinks: Simply add the drops to your cup or glass before pouring in your drink for even flavour distribution. Ideal for mulled wine, chai tea, or festive hot chocolate.
Long Shelf Life: When stored correctly, Spice Drops® stay fresh for up to three years from the manufacturing date.
Pure and Natural: Free from artificial colourings, flavourings, or preservatives. They are also vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, GMO-free, nut-free, and alcohol-free.
Sustainably Produced: Holy Lama’s products are crafted in Kerala, India, fondly known as the land of coconuts, spices, and herbs. The brand’s ethical, sustainable business model supports local farmers and empowers women from disadvantaged backgrounds, who make up over 80% of the workforce. By recycling and reusing by-products, Holy Lama ensures impressively low waste levels.
It’s a rare joy when a product brings together authentic taste, ethical values, and convenience, and Holy Lama Spice Drops® embody just that.
A beautiful traditional cake recipe, rich with delicious Christmas spices.
Ingredients:
Cake release spray
150g butter, softened
100g caster sugar
2 eggs
4 drops Orange Spice Drops®
2 drops Nutmeg Spice Drops®
2 drops Cinnamon Spice Drops®
200g self-raising flour
115g Greek yogurt
1 tbsp whole milk
FOR THE MULLED SPICE ICING
4 tbsp icing or confectioner’s sugar
2 tsp water
Mulled Spices Spice Drops®
Method:
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4.
Spray the bundt tin moulds well with cake release spray.
Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl, and then add the eggs and mix. Tip in Orange, Nutmeg, and Cinnamon Spice Drops® and mix again. Add the flour, yogurt, and milk and continue to mix until all the batter ingredients are well combined.
Carefully spoon the cake mixture into the moulds.
Bake for 30 minutes and check that the cakes are cooked through by inserting a metal skewer into the cakes. Leave them to cool in the tin and then gently remove each individual cake.
To make the icing, mix the icing sugar, water, and Mulled Spices Spice Drops®.
Drizzle the icing over the cakes and sprinkle with coloured sugar or sprinkles, if using.
There’s no denying that cinnamon is the heart of Christmas flavour and fragrance, and with Holy Lama Cinnamon Spice Drops®, capturing that magic has never been easier. A few drops can transform an ordinary recipe into something truly festive. Stir them into porridge on a frosty morning, add them to fruit compotes, or enrich your Christmas baking. For savoury dishes, they pair beautifully with roasted vegetables, curries, or even glazed meats and game.
And when it comes to festive drinks, nothing beats the ease of adding a drop or two to your favourite beverage. Imagine a steaming mug of hot chocolate laced with cinnamon, or a glass of mulled wine enhanced with its warm, sweet notes, pure Christmas in a cup.
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