Turmeric and Ginger Golden Milk (Printable)

Creamy milk infused with turmeric, ginger, and warming spices for a soothing anti-inflammatory beverage.

# What You'll Need:

→ Milk Base

01 - 2 cups whole milk or unsweetened almond, coconut, or oat milk

→ 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 of ground cardamom, optional

→ Sweetener and Add-ins

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

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine the milk, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and cardamom if using.
02 - Whisk well and heat gently over medium-low heat until steaming, approximately 5 to 7 minutes, without allowing the mixture to boil.
03 - Stir in honey or maple syrup, coconut oil if using, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully incorporated.
04 - Remove from heat. If fresh ginger was used, strain the milk through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids.
05 - Pour into mugs and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a liquid sunset and settles your stomach after a heavy meal.
  • You can swap the milk for whatever you have in the fridge and it still turns out creamy.
02 -
  • Leaving the turmeric to boil too long can actually make the drink taste slightly bitter instead of earthy.
  • A tiny whisk is much more effective than a spoon for breaking up those stubborn spice clumps.
03 -
  • Always add the honey after the milk has finished heating to preserve its natural properties.
  • Wipe up any turmeric spills immediately because that golden pigment loves to stain white countertops.
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