Turmeric and Ginger Golden Milk (Print Version)

Creamy, spiced milk beverage with turmeric and ginger for soothing comfort and wellness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Milk Base

01 - 2 cups whole milk or unsweetened plant-based milk alternative

→ Spices

02 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 1-inch fresh ginger peeled and sliced
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - Pinch ground cardamom

→ Sweeteners and Enrichments

07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine milk, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and cardamom. Whisk thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
02 - Heat over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until the mixture steams (approximately 5 to 7 minutes). Do not allow to boil.
03 - Stir in honey or maple syrup, coconut oil if using, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Remove from heat. If fresh ginger was used, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids.
05 - Pour into serving mugs and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're doing something good for yourself without any sacrifice or weird aftertaste that wellness drinks usually have.
  • The whole thing takes less time than brewing a proper cup of tea, but feels infinitely more intentional and special.
02 -
  • Black pepper isn't just a flavor accent; it actually increases your body's ability to absorb curcumin from turmeric by up to 2000%, so leaving it out means you're missing the whole point of why this drink is so beneficial.
  • Never let the milk boil rapidly because the spices will taste muted and flat instead of bright and present, and the whole drink loses its magic.
03 -
  • Whisk thoroughly when you first add the turmeric to the cold milk because turmeric doesn't dissolve easily, and those little golden flecks should be broken up and suspended throughout.
  • Keep your spices in airtight containers away from direct light because they lose their potency and flavor quickly, and fresh spices make this drink taste like an entirely different thing.
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