Description
A warm, creamy turmeric latte scented with cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, lightly sweetened and frothed for a soothing, golden sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (dairy, almond, oat, or coconut)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 small cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 inch fresh ginger, thinly sliced, or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cardamom pods, lightly crushed, or 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set a small saucepan over medium low heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, and coconut oil or ghee. Whisk to blend.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Let the mixture warm gently, stirring occasionally so the spices disperse evenly.
- Assemble the Dish: Simmer softly for 5 to 7 minutes, keeping the heat low so the milk does not boil.
- Cook to Perfection: Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla and honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Finishing Touches: Strain into a mug for extra smoothness, then whisk or froth until lightly foamy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour into two mugs and sip while warm.
Notes
- Note: A pinch of black pepper helps your body absorb curcumin from turmeric.
- Use whole spices when possible for deeper aroma, then strain before serving.
- Do not let the milk boil, gentle heat keeps flavors soft and creamy.
- For extra richness, use half coconut milk and half almond milk.
- A tiny pinch of nutmeg adds cozy depth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg