This is a wonderful turmeric tea recipe! Also called golden milk, golden tea, turmeric latte, turmeric tea- it is filled with loads of anti-inflmmatory properties and simple to make at home.
It is also great to use this golden milk as base for this Turmeric and Honey Overnight Oatmeal Recipe.
Let me stop you right there before you sigh thinking “another” golden milk tea recipe. We all have seen the trends going on and turmeric milk is all over the blogosphere. And for good reason. Golden milk tastes just delicious and it is filled with anti-inflammatory properties!
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Golden milk for healing (my journey)
If you are regular on my blog you might recall me mentioning before that when my husband and I first married we were informed that getting pregnant would be a challenge.
I had little cysts that were causing the problem. Darn little guys! At 26 I was far from ready to have children, yet knew it was in our future at some point. The solution for me was to seek holistic healing. The difference between Eastern and Western medicine is that Western usually works a whole lot faster.
Imagine when you take Excedrin for a migraine. It works within 20 minutes! Or no immediate relief and wait to see the problem corrected after about 18 months. Eastern healing can take months, even years, but the underlying problems that are causing the main issue, when fixed, are well worth the wait!
My doctor had me drinking warm Lemon Water Tea every morning right when I woke up. This jump starts the body and cleans out the organs. Then another tea 3 times a day with a whole bunch of herbs in-between and Lemon Cucumber Water throughout the day.
One of the main herbs that stuck with me was turmeric. One of turmeric’s healing factors is that turmeric may shrink fibroid tumors and cysts and prevent them from reproducing.
So during my year and a half (yes, that long to heal my body) of teas and spices and herbs I used turmeric in everything! I’m kind of the type of person that if you tell me something is good for me I will religiously eat it or consume it. Even if it is not very good in the first place, I will make a recipe to make it good☺
Not sure if it was the turmeric or God or both, but I pray in gratitude everyday my four children!
Turmeric is the super spice that is wonderful to add in eggs, Chicken Broth, Potato Salad, sprinkled into Turmeric Granola and in this golden milk tea recipe. My favorite way to make this drink recipe is with cashew milk or Homemade Almond Milk.
Feel free to use whatever dairy-free milk you like such as hemp, oat, almond or coconut milk. The spices are what make it taste just like a dairy-free chai tea late. Add a splash of Stevia sweetener or honey it is practically sugar free!
Benefits
The star of the show ingredient is Turmeric. The spices in a turmeric tea recipe and herbs contain antioxidants and bioflavonoids, which may lower the risk of cancer, heart disease and stroke. Dairy-free milk is loaded with calcium, vitamin D and other essential vitamins and minerals.
By the way, if you want to try a premade golden milk - check out this golden milk powder on Amazon. It is a powder already made with most of these ingredients so you can quickly make it anything.
Key ingredients for turmeric tea golden milk
- Ginger is popular in Asian dishes, ginger ale and eases nausea.
- Turmeric is an essential ingredient in Indian curries. It is a natural antibiotic use to treat inflammation and digestive disorders. It also good for diabetes, digestive problems, Alzheimer’s disease, shrinking fibroid tumors, Osteoporosis, weight loss, and cancer.
- Cinnamon is an ancient spice from dried bark. It relieves bloating and gas.
- Black Pepper, if sniffed may help prevent fainting attacks. And it actually helps the body absorbs nutritional benefits of turmeric and other spices.
- Cardamom provides gastrointestinal protection, cholesterol control, control of cancer, protects the cardiovascular system, and improves blood circulation in the body.
- Star Anise has a licorice flavor from an oil containing anethole. Anethole has been long used in cough syrups and as a digestive aid.
All it takes is a small amount of the spices to make this glorious super-food drink. It's like a yummy vegan chai tea late.
Addition to golden milk
Most golden milk recipes have coconut oil added, so if you'd like, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or MTC Oil for extra flavor and health benefits!
I love to make a large batch of turmeric golden milk. Then your sweet dessert treat is ready each night to drink as tea enjoy it for breakfast in cereal or with oats and muffins. Cheers to drinking to better health!
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Turmeric Tea Recipe (Golden Milk)
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Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened Almond Milk Coconut Milk or Cashew Milk
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- dash of black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or a few drops of liquid Stevia
- 1 anise star optional
Instructions
- In a pot on the stove-top add all the ingredients and heat on medium-low. Whisk continuously to blend all the spices until heated.
- Optional: using a strainer strain out the milk to remove any lumpy spices:-)
- Serve warm.
Teresa Endress says
I made the Turmeric and Honey golden Milk oatmeal for breakfast today. I used your recipe for golden milk also. Made it all vegan. It was delicious. I will be looking at more of your recipes in the future. Thank you.
Danielle @ Delightful Mom Food says
Thank you! So glad you made and enjoyed this Turmeric and Honey Golden Milk Oatmeal! Look forward to hearing how you like more recipes!