Turmeric Ginger Golden Milk (Printable)

Creamy, warming milk infused with turmeric, ginger, and aromatic spices for a comforting beverage.

# What You Need:

→ Milk Base

01 - 2 cups whole milk or unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, coconut, or oat)

→ Spices

02 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 1-inch fresh ginger peeled and sliced
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - Pinch of ground cardamom

→ Sweeteners and Enrichments

07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine milk, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and cardamom.
02 - Whisk well and heat gently over medium-low heat until steaming, approximately 5 to 7 minutes, without allowing to boil.
03 - Stir in honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract, then whisk until thoroughly combined.
04 - Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve if fresh ginger was used.
05 - Pour into mugs and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a warm hug and takes barely longer to make than heating water for tea.
  • The spices work together to create something genuinely soothing, not just because of trend but because your body actually feels the difference.
  • You can adapt it endlessly—dairy, plant-based, frothed, simple—and it's never the same drink twice.
02 -
  • Don't let the milk boil—it changes the texture and mutes the delicate spice flavours, so stay close and watch for that gentle steam.
  • Black pepper truly does make a difference in how your body processes turmeric, so resist the urge to leave it out even if you can't taste it.
03 -
  • Fresh ginger is worth seeking out—the flavour is noticeably more vibrant than ground ginger, and it makes the whole drink taste more alive.
  • Whisking thoroughly at the beginning ensures the spices don't sink to the bottom of your mug, so you get consistent flavour with every sip.
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