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Golden Milk: Warm Turmeric and Ginger Milk

Golden Milk: Warm Turmeric and Ginger Milk

Golden milk is a warm, gently spiced drink made by simmering milk with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and a little black pepper, then sweetening it with honey. It has a beautiful sunny color, an earthy, warming flavor and a creamy texture, much like a chai latte without the tea. It is a cozy drink for cold evenings and takes about ten minutes on the stove.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups milk dairy, oat, almond or coconut
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric or 1 tbsp grated fresh turmeric
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground cardamom optional
  • 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup to taste
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional

Method
 

  1. Pour the milk into a small saucepan and whisk in the turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper and cardamom.
  2. Warm over medium-low heat, whisking often, until steaming and small bubbles form around the edge, about 5 minutes. Do not let it boil hard.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 3–5 minutes to infuse the spices.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey and vanilla. Taste and adjust the sweetness.
  5. Strain through a fine sieve into mugs if you used fresh spices or a cinnamon stick.
  6. For a frothy top, whisk vigorously or use a milk frother before serving.

Notes

  • Turmeric stains easily; use a glass or stainless steel pan and wipe spills quickly.
  • Add honey off the heat so its flavor stays bright.