Golden Milk

Name: Golden Milk
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based); 1 tsp ground turmeric; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

Ayurvedic warming drink with turmeric, ginger, and honey—soothing and anti-inflammatory

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MethodSimmerGlassHeatproof MugIcenoneGarnishground cinnamon, black pepper

⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy

Recipe

Serves1

Ingredients

2 cupsmilk(dairy or plant-based)
1 tspground turmeric
½ tspground ginger
¼ tspground cinnamon
1 pinchblack pepper
1 tbsphoney(or maple syrup)

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Instructions

1Combine milk and all spices in a small saucepan
2Whisk well to combine
3Heat over medium-low until steaming
4Simmer gently for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally
5Remove from heat and stir in honey
6Strain if desired and serve warm with a dash of cinnamon

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History & Origin

Golden milk, or haldi doodh, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine in India for centuries. Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound. The addition of black pepper increases curcumin absorption by up to 2000%. This ancient remedy has become a modern wellness trend.

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