Turmeric milk (also referred to as turmeric tea or golden milk) seems to be ‘a thing’ right now. It is a hot drink patterned after something called haldi doodh in India. Used as an immunity booster – along the lines of how chicken soup is used here in the states – Indian mothers used warm milk and turmeric as a cure-all for what ailed their young ones.
Drinks reminiscent of haldi doodh are making a big appearance of late – so much so, I am surprised a turmeric latte has not shown up on the current Starbucks menu! Maybe it has! Though many combinations of ingredients have shown up and claimed themselves golden milk, I am assured by Indian friends that the inspiration drink contained only 2 ingredients – milk and turmeric. So, like others before me, I am modifying the two basic ingredients to best fit my taste!
I am not sure everyone will enjoy the taste of turmeric. Mixed with the ingredients here, it reminds me of something along the lines of a Chai tea. Give it a try and see what you think! Here is my version of warm turmeric or ‘golden’ milk:
Garnish with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg or a cinnamon stick.
Since the original intent of haldi doodh was to create a drink with health benefits, I tried to make my version as health conscious as possible. For this reason, I used organic turmeric and ginger, raw honey, and unsweetened almond milk.
I find this drink is a nice alternative to coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and since I normally drink a few glasses of almond milk during the day anyway, I am not adding to my daily calorie count by turning one of those glasses into a warm ‘golden milk.’ And, the anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric can’t hurt!
I hope I have inspired you to try turmeric in your milk – possibly to create your own version! Enjoy!
Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie