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Golden Milk (Turmeric latte)

The turmeric milk tastes spicy, creamy and slightly sweet. Whether frothed up warm or cold on ice cubes – it is a unique treat at any time of the year or day. But this Indian drink is not only delicious and aromatic, it is also healthy. With this recipe, you can make the turmeric latte or Golden Milk at home with just a few ingredients. With its bright color, it is a real eye-catcher.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Cook Time 10 minutes
Infusion time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 500 ml (plant-based) milk (soy milk in my case)
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp ginger powder
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 pinch of ground vanilla bean
  • 1 pinch of nutmeg
  • 3 black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp agave syrup

Instructions

  • Heat milk in a saucepan with a thick base so that it is short before boiling and remove it from the heat.
  • Add all the spices to the milk, put a lid on the saucepan and leave to infuse for approx. 30 minutes.
  • Pour the turmeric milk through a fine sieve and sweeten with agave syrup.
  • Reheat the Golden Milk if you want to drink it hot and enjoy. You can also froth it briefly.
  • If you want to drink the turmeric latte cold, leave it to cool after straining and then serve with ice cubes.

Notes

  • You can make the turmeric latte from cow's milk or a plant-based milk alternative. Almond milk, oat milk or cashew milk are suitable for this.
  • The basic spice for Golden Milk is turmeric. You can replace or omit the other spices as you wish.
  • Instead of turmeric powder, you can use fresh turmeric root. Peel it and grate it finely. Note that the fresh spice has a more intense flavor.
  • Do not use too much spice, especially not too much turmeric. Otherwise the drink could taste bitter. It's better to use less at first and add more spice later.
  • You can adjust the amount of agave syrup to taste. Maple syrup, honey and date paste can be used instead. You can also do without a sweetener.
  • Store the homemade turmeric latte in a sealable glass bottle in the fridge. It will keep for around 3 to 4 days.
  • See the detailed tips and tricks for making the Golden Milk at the top of the article.