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Golden Milk

Golden milk is a warming, anti-inflammatory drink that combines turmeric with creamy milk and warming spices for a soothing beverage.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Ayurvedic, Indian
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee optional but recommended
  • Pinch of sea salt

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Mug
  • Strainer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Measure 1 cup of your chosen milk into a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Once the milk begins to warm, add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of black pepper directly to the milk.
  3. Whisk continuously for about 30 seconds to break up any turmeric clumps.
  4. Add 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee to the warming milk and spice mixture.
  5. Continue heating the milk over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges and steam rises gently from the surface, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup.
  7. Stir in a tiny pinch of sea salt.
  8. For a completely smooth drink, pour the golden milk through a fine mesh strainer into your mug.
  9. Pour your strained or unstrained golden milk into a mug and serve immediately.

Notes

Golden milk is versatile; you can adjust sweetness, spice levels, and milk type as desired.