He Turned Somali Tea Into A Movement Ayub Hassan On Culture Identity And Business

Описание: Welcome to The Sacad Guled Show, your front row seat to conversations with leaders, innovators, and changemakers redefining what is possible.

In this episode, Sacad sits down with Ayub Hassan, founder of BlueHorn Tea, a Minnesota based specialty tea brand rooted deeply in Somali culture, hospitality, and storytelling.

Born in Mogadishu and raised in a large Somali household, Ayub grew up surrounded by the aroma of shaah, a tea that symbolized connection, conversation, and community. After moving to the United States, Ayub began to see how Somalia was often represented through negative headlines rather than lived experiences.

BlueHorn Tea was born out of a simple but powerful idea
What if culture could be shared through something as universal as tea

Using a handcrafted blend of black tea, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, Ayub set out to create a convenient, authentic Somali tea that preserves tradition while inviting others in.

This conversation explores identity, migration, entrepreneurship, and how food can become a bridge between cultures.

🔑 WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• How Somali tea became a symbol of hospitality and peace
• Ayub’s journey from Somalia to Minnesota
• The cultural meaning behind shaah
• Why food and drink can reshape narratives
• Turning a college class project into a real business
• Entrepreneurship rooted in identity and purpose
• How BlueHorn Tea is made and how to brew it
• Why culture deserves to be celebrated not stereotyped

⭐ ABOUT AYUB HASSAN

Ayub Hassan is the founder of BlueHorn Tea, a Minnesota based specialty tea company inspired by Somali tradition and the Horn of Africa.

He studied entrepreneurship at the University of St Thomas and built BlueHorn Tea to create a positive cultural representation of Somalia, using tea as a tool for connection.

BlueHorn Tea is sold through local farmers markets Somali grocery stores and community spaces, with a mission to bring authenticity convenience and culture together.

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