Golden Milk (Turmeric Latte)
A warm, soothing turmeric drink. Turmeric's curcumin is the anti-inflammatory star — and a pinch of black pepper dramatically boosts how much your body absorbs it. Coconut milk and ginger round it out.
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Ingredients
- 2 cupsmilk or coconut milk
- 1 tspturmeric
- 1/2 tspginger (grated)
- 1 pinchblack pepper
- 1/2 tspcinnamon
- 1 tsphoney (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Gently warm the milk in a small pot (don't boil).
- 2
Whisk in the turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon and simmer 3-4 minutes so the spices infuse.
04:00 - 3
Sweeten with honey to taste and strain if you like it smooth.
- 4
Pour into mugs and drink warm — lovely before bed.
Notes
The black pepper is not optional: piperine increases curcumin absorption many times over. A little fat (the coconut milk) helps too, since curcumin is fat-soluble. Soothing for achy joints and a cozy nightcap. Photo: Adobe Stock (#464946911), licensed.
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