How to make golden milk (turmeric milk), a comforting, nourishing, healing Ayurvedic drink - to reduce inflammation and increase sleep quality! Just 6 ingredients in 5 minutes, with dairy-free/vegan options!
Add all ingredients (minus the sweetener) to a small saucepan, whisk well, and warm it up over medium heat.If you’re using raw milk, you could bring the mixture to a boil to pasteurize it first, before adding the spices.
Once warm enough, remove the golden milk turmeric tea from the heat, taste it, and adjust the sweetness to your preferred flavor. Enjoy!For a lighter frothy golden milk latte, use a milk frother in the saucepan before serving it.
Storage and Serving Recommendations
If you have any leftovers, allow them to cool to room temperature and then store the milk in the refrigerator for a further 2-3 days. You can reheat it on the stove or in a microwave, stirring well.As well as drinking it alone, you could also use this tasty yellow milk to pour over your morning cereal/granola, use in oatmeal, add to smoothies, and more. You can also enjoy it warm or chilled.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness: Taste and adjust to your liking.
Wear gloves if using fresh turmeric: It stains. A LOT. So much so that I’ve made a whole post on how to remove turmeric stains (oops!).
Don’t skip the black pepper: This increases your body's ability to absorb curcumin by up to 2000%, so it is a non-negotiable ingredient. Make sure to use FRESHLY cracked black pepper, too.
Don’t boil the turmeric: Otherwise, you’ll start to reduce some of the healthful curcumin compounds.
For additional flavor: You could also experiment with nutmeg or groundcloves in this recipe for golden milk.
Check the blog post for more information on golden milk, its health benefits, and answers to top FAQs!