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Tumeric is the star of this comforting beverage. Drink golden milk any time, but evening is often recommended for relaxation and sleep support due to its anti-inflammatory properties, while mornings can offer sustained energy and digestion aid; the best time depends on your goals, with bedtime being a popular choice for winding down. FOR THE EVENING BENEFITS Turmeric's curcumin can help lower nighttime inflammation and joint stiffness, supporting restorative sleep. It works overnight to soothe the digestive tract and help your body detoxify, leaving you refreshed in the morning. FOR MORNING BENEFITS Enjoy an hour after breakfast, it can provide a gentle energy boost. Provides anti-inflammatory support, alleviates daily soreness or fatigue. Provides a mindful start, a light turmeric water or tea can kickstart a mindful day.
Author: Paola Legarre
Recipe type: Beverage
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- • 1 cup whole milk, or dairy substitute
- • ½ tsp turmeric powder, or 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger root
- • 1 clove
- • 1- inch piece cinnamon stick
- • 3 black peppercorns or a touch of fresh ground pepper. Piperine, the compound in black pepper that enhances turmeric absorption in black pepper makes it an essential ingredient if you’re aiming to get the most health benefits.
- ***Optional added flavors on its own or combined***
- • 1 small star anise
- • 1 green cardamom, slightly cracked open
- • Pinch of cayenne pepper for extra "fire")
- • ½ tsp vanilla extract or ¼ vanilla bean (scraped), optional – (See Note 2)
- • 1 thin slice of fresh ginger
- • ¼ tsp ghee or coconut oil - curcumin, the active compound in turmeric is fat-soluble, turmeric is better absorbed with a fat use coconut oil low fat milk substitute.
- • 1 teaspoon of culinary lavender buds
- • 1 tsp honey, or maple syrup
Directions
- Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring all of the ingredients except coconut oil/ghee and sweetener to a simmer.
- Stir well. Cover with the lid ajar and allow the milk to simmer for 5 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor of the spices. To avoid mis flavoring, do not boil more than 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and strain into a cup. Stir in coconut oil if using alternative to milk. Stir in sweetener of your choice.
- If multiplying servings, multiply ingredients accordingly. Do not multiply star anise, only use one star anise.