Turmeric and Ginger Golden Milk

# Required Ingredients:

01 - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

02 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 inch fresh ginger, grated

03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

04 - 1 pinch ground black pepper

05 - 1 pinch ground cardamom, optional

06 - 1 pinch ground nutmeg, optional

07 - 2 cups milk, dairy or plant-based such as almond, oat, or coconut

08 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or agave to taste

09 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee

01 - In a small saucepan, combine the milk, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, and nutmeg.

02 - Whisk thoroughly to blend the spices evenly throughout the milk.

03 - Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

04 - Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, ensuring the mixture does not boil.

05 - Remove from heat and stir in the coconut oil or ghee and sweetener until combined.

06 - Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs if desired, especially if using fresh ginger.

07 - Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or turmeric if desired.

01 -

It tastes like a warm hug and actually makes your body feel better, which is rare and worth celebrating.
You probably already have most of these spices hiding in your cabinet, waiting for their moment.
The whole thing takes less time than your shower, but feels far more indulgent.

02 -

That tiny pinch of black pepper genuinely changes the game; without it, you're missing out on actually absorbing the good stuff turmeric offers.
Rushing the simmer by cranking up the heat will make your milk taste cooked rather than infused, so resist the urge to speed this up.

03 -

Fresh ginger grated directly into the pot gives you a more vibrant kick, but ground ginger mixes in more smoothly if you prefer less texture.
If your turmeric has been sitting in the cabinet for years, its flavor has likely faded; replace it and taste the difference immediately.