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Golden milk in a mug

The Best Golden Milk Tea or Latte

One simple technique elevates this easy turmeric milk recipe, and allows flexibility in how much spice you decide to use. I'll give you TWO recipes, one for milk tea or latte to start your day. Warming and comforting...this beautifully hued cup of goodness will soothe your soul.
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Course: beverages
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: 10 minutes or less, beverages, drink for sick, ginger, golden latte, golden milk, healthy drink, milk tea, turmeric
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 154kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Milk of choice Plant based or regular
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder or grated
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon of choice
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Blue Agave Sweetener or Honey
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Black Tea Bag if making milk TEA
  • 2 shots Espresso or Dark Coffee if making LATTE

Instructions

  • Pour your milk of choice in a pot, over low flame. The flame should be low so the milk gets very hot, but never simmering.
    2 cups Milk of choice
  • Add the spices of turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and grated ginger.
    1 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Fresh Ginger, 1 tsp Cinnamon, ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • Whisk and mix well, stirring frequently.
  • Let the mixture heat and mix for five minutes. The spices need time to cook into the milk.
  • Add a black tea bag into the mixture if you are making golden milk tea. If you want a golden milk latte, add your coffee or espresso shot.
    1 Black Tea Bag, 2 shots Espresso or Dark Coffee
  • Add the vanilla and mix for an additional one minute.
    ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Next, add sweetener to your mug.
    1 tbsp Blue Agave Sweetener
  • Strain the mixture over a wire mesh strainer into the mug or another pot.
  • Use a spoon to stir the sweetener with the golden milk. Enjoy your cup of golden milk tea or golden milk latte!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
The Best Golden Milk Tea or Latte
Amount per Serving
Calories
154
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
1815
mg
79
%
Potassium
 
71
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
6
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
625
mg
63
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.