Turmeric and Ginger Golden Milk (Printer-Friendly)

A creamy, warming beverage combining turmeric, ginger, and aromatic spices for a soothing experience.

# 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 optional

→ Sweetener and Enrichment

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 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, ensuring mixture does not reach a boil.
03 - Stir in honey or maple syrup, coconut oil if using, and vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated.
04 - Remove from heat and strain through fine mesh sieve if fresh ginger was used.
05 - Pour into serving mugs and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like comfort in a mug without any of the guilt that usually comes with comfort food.
  • The whole drink comes together in less time than it takes to scroll through your phone, but feels intentional and nourishing.
  • Your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible while you're making it, and that alone might be worth the effort.
02 -
  • That black pepper really does make a difference in how your body actually uses the turmeric, so even though it feels like a tiny pinch, it's doing something important behind the scenes.
  • If your milk curdles, you've likely got the heat too high—start over and remember that golden milk is supposed to be a slow, gentle process, not a race.
03 -
  • For a frothy, more indulgent version, blend the finished golden milk briefly in a blender before pouring—it creates this beautiful, silky texture that feels fancy without any extra effort.
  • If you want to make a big batch and store it, the spice-infused milk base keeps for up to three days, and you can add the honey and oil fresh each time you reheat it.
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