Turmeric and Ginger Golden Milk (Printable Version)

A soothing, aromatic milk drink with turmeric, ginger, and warming spices for wellness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spices & Flavorings

01 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
02 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1 pinch ground black pepper
05 - 1 pinch ground cardamom, optional
06 - 1 pinch ground nutmeg, optional

→ Liquid

07 - 2 cups milk, dairy or plant-based such as almond, oat, or coconut

→ Sweetener

08 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or agave to taste

→ Fat

09 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine the milk, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, and nutmeg.
02 - Whisk to blend the spices thoroughly throughout the milk mixture.
03 - Place over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
04 - Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, ensuring the mixture does not boil.
05 - Remove from heat and stir in the coconut oil or ghee and sweetener.
06 - Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs if desired, especially if using fresh ginger.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or turmeric if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than heating water for tea, but tastes like you spent real time on it.
  • The anti-inflammatory magic is real, and your body knows it the moment you drink it down.
  • One mug costs pennies and actually replaces those expensive wellness shots everyone's obsessed with.
  • It works equally well as a nighttime wind-down or a morning immune boost depending on your mood.
02 -
  • The black pepper is not optional, it's actually essential because it makes your body able to absorb the turmeric's benefits instead of just letting it pass through you.
  • Don't let it boil aggressively or the milk will split and break, ruining the whole thing, so medium heat really is non-negotiable here.
  • Fresh ginger is noticeably more powerful than ground, so if you're using it instead of powder, you might want to start with less and adjust to taste.
03 -
  • Invest in fresh turmeric root if your grocery store carries it, because fresh is noticeably more vibrant and less earthy than the powder, though it stains everything bright yellow.
  • Keep a small whisk or electric frother near your stove specifically for golden milk, because getting the spices fully dissolved makes the difference between a drink and a real experience.
  • Double the batch and drink half before bed and half the next morning, because this drink has a cumulative effect where you'll feel the benefits more after a few days of drinking it consistently.
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