Golden Milk | Turmeric Tea
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Golden Milk | Turmeric Tea
Description
The Golden Milk recipe blends 1¾ to 2 cups of milk—dairy or plant-based—with turmeric, cinnamon, ground or fresh ginger, a pinch of black pepper for better absorption, sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, and coconut oil. After blending until frothy and smooth, the mixture is gently warmed to hot but not boiling. Alternatively, a milk frother can be used for heating.
This drink features the earthy, slightly bitter flavor of turmeric balanced by sweet and warm spices, mellowed with the creamy texture of the milk and richness from coconut oil. The black pepper subtly enhances the turmeric's properties without dominating the flavor.
Golden Milk makes a cozy beverage for evenings or when seeking a calming drink. It can be prepared in advance with spice blends or made fresh, adapting to personal sweetener and milk preferences.
Ingredients
- milk dairy, almond, coconut, oat, etc I used a blend of whole milk and oat milk, 1 3/4 - 2 cups, of choice
- ground turmeric 1 - 1 ½ teaspoons
- ground cinnamon ½ - 1 teaspoon
- black pepper helps with absorption, a pinch
- ground ginger or small chunk of fresh peeled ginger root, ¼ teaspoon
- sweetener I like maple syrup or local, raw honey, but can use coconut sugar, stevia, etc, 1-3 teaspoons
- coconut oil 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into high speed blender* until blended, frothy and smooth.
- Pour into small saucepan and warm until hot (but not boiling) or pour desired amount into milk frother. Or Make your Own Golden Milk Spice Mix visit this post that includes free printable labels!
Notes
- This blend can be made in a Vitamix with the heat setting to achieve a creamy and warm texture in a few minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11 serving | |
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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