Golden Milk Turmeric Spices (Printable version)

A comforting turmeric beverage with warming spices and milk for a cozy, nourishing experience.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based such as almond, coconut, or oat)

02 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1/2-inch fresh ginger, grated

05 - 1 pinch ground black pepper

06 - 1 pinch ground cardamom (optional)

07 - 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)

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

09 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee (optional)

01 - In a small saucepan, combine the milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and optional cardamom and nutmeg.

02 - Whisk the mixture thoroughly to blend all spices evenly.

03 - Place the saucepan over medium heat and heat gently, stirring often, until hot but not boiling, about 5 to 7 minutes.

04 - Remove from heat and stir in the honey or chosen sweetener along with coconut oil or ghee if used.

05 - Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs if fresh ginger was used or for an extra smooth texture.

06 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with a light sprinkle of cinnamon.

01 -

It's a genuine comfort that tastes as good as it feels, warming you from the inside without any guilt.
The spices come together in a way that's actually hard to mess up, and you'll be amazed how many people ask for the recipe after one sip.

02 -

That pinch of black pepper isn't just for flavor—it genuinely changes how your body uses the turmeric, so don't leave it out even if it seems tiny.
Fresh ginger adds brightness, but ground works just fine if that's what you have; the important part is the spice itself, not its form.

03 -

Whisk everything together before heating—this prevents the turmeric from settling and creating bitter spots at the bottom.
If you're using fresh ginger, grate it right over the milk so none of the juice is wasted, and strain after heating for the smoothest texture.