A Healing Turmeric Latte

A Healing Turmeric Latte

Turmeric is a word often heard these days. But why?

As a member of the ginger family, it has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Like many spices, turmeric (Curcuma longa) has a long history of use in traditional medicine. This flavor-filled spice is primarily cultivated from the rhizomes, or roots, of a flowering plant in India and other parts of Southeast Asia, and aside from giving curry its vibrant yellow color, turmeric is also known for having potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Here is one of my favorite, simple at home recipes for a turmeric latte often known as a golden milk latte.

 

A Healing Turmeric Latte

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups of almond milk or coconut milk (or any milk)

  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric

  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp ground ginger

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp (I use Lakanto) maple syrup

  • grind of black pepper

Directions:

  • Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and whisk constantly over a gentle heat, ideally with a milk frother if you have one.

  • Once hot, pour into mugs and sprinkle with a little more cinnamon or nutmeg to serve.

*If possible be sure to use organic ingredients

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