Description
Warm Indian spices dance through this golden milk, creating a nourishing elixir of wellness. Creamy turmeric, ginger, and black pepper blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor a comforting mug of healing goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk (almond, oat, coconut, or dairy)
Spices and Powders:
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (or 1-inch fresh turmeric, grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder (or 1/2-inch fresh ginger, grated)
- 1 pinch of black pepper
Optional Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee
Instructions
- Prepare a small saucepan and gently heat the liquid until it’s steaming, avoiding any boiling point to preserve nutritional integrity.
- Incorporate the aromatic ground turmeric, warming cinnamon, zesty ginger, and freshly cracked black pepper directly into the heating liquid, whisking thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution of spices.
- Allow the golden-hued mixture to simmer delicately, creating a harmonious infusion of complex flavors, stirring intermittently to prevent any potential scorching.
- Enhance the beverage’s natural sweetness by introducing a drizzle of golden honey or maple syrup, then enrich the texture with a dollop of velvety coconut oil or clarified ghee, blending until completely integrated.
- For those utilizing fresh spice roots, position a fine mesh strainer over your favorite ceramic mug, carefully filtering out any fibrous remnants to ensure a smooth, silky drinking experience.
- Transfer the luminous, fragrant elixir into your chosen vessel, savoring the warm, comforting embrace of this golden wellness tonic while it remains at an ideal temperature.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, fresh spices for the most potent flavor and maximum health benefits.
- Opt for organic turmeric powder or freshly grated turmeric root to ensure maximum curcumin content and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Adjust spice levels to personal taste by increasing or decreasing ginger and black pepper amounts.
- Create dairy-free versions using plant-based milks like almond, oat, or coconut milk for those with lactose intolerance or following vegan diets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg