Golden Milk — Turmeric Latte
Embrace the warmth and wellness of this comforting turmeric latte. A simple ritual for body and soul.
Golden Milk — Turmeric Latte
Embrace the warmth and wellness of this comforting turmeric latte. A simple ritual for body and soul.
Key move
Bloom the turmeric in coconut oil before adding the milk to enhance its bioavailability.
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The Setup
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- Mugs
The Mise en Place
5 of 7Your prep station before cooking begins
The Spice Blend (0/4)
The Pantry (0/2)
Milk is scorching at the bottom of the pan.
Reduce heat to low and stir more frequently.
Golden milk is not sweet enough.
Add more honey or maple syrup to taste.
Chef's Notes
To prevent turmeric from sticking, gently toast it in a dry pan over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Serve warm in mugs, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a star anise for an elegant touch.
The spice blend (turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper) can be mixed and stored in an airtight container for up to a month.
The Method
HEAT
In a small saucepan, heat coconut oil (1 tbsp) over medium-low heat until melted.
Coconut oil is melted.
ADD
Add turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper (⅛ tsp) to the melted coconut oil (1 tbsp).
Spices are added to the melted coconut oil.
COOK
Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, or until fragrant. This blooms the spices and enhances their flavor.
Spices are fragrant and have bloomed.
POUR
Pour in milk (4 cups) and stir to combine.
Milk is added and combined with the spice mixture.
HEAT
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
The mixture is warmed through.
STIR
Stir in honey (2 tbsp) to taste.
Honey is stirred in and dissolved.
POUR
Pour into mugs and serve immediately.
Golden milk is poured into mugs.
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