Golden milk (turmeric latte) with ginger

Golden milk (turmeric latte) with ginger: a warm recipe with almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper and honey – spicy, mild and pleasantly well-rounded.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 3 min
• Cooking time: 5 min
• Total time: 8 min
• Calories: 85 kcal per serving
• Protein: 2 g
• Fat: 5 g
• Carbs: 6 g

Ingredients

• 1 piece of fresh ginger (about 2 cm)
• 300ml unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
• 1 tsp raw honey
• 1 pinch of black pepper
• 1 pinch of ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp turmeric powder

Method

You’ll need: saucepan · milk frother · whisk

1. Gently heat the almond milk in a small pan until hot but not boiling.
2. Stir in the turmeric, finely grated ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper.
3. Whisk the mixture over a medium heat for a few minutes so the spices are well distributed and nothing settles on the bottom.
4. If you'd like a finer, frothy texture, briefly froth the hot spiced milk with a milk frother.
5. Pour the golden milk into a mug and let it cool slightly, then stir in the raw honey.

Good to know

Some drinks belong to the quiet part of the day. This golden milk is warm, smooth and spicy – just right for a slow moment in the evening.

Swaps

Fresh ginger → fresh turmeric root (milder, also contains curcuminoids) Unsweetened almond milk → unsweetened coconut milk or macadamia milk (often creamier, usually fewer additives) Raw honey → date paste or a little mashed date (sweetens with whole fruit instead of free sugars) 1 tsp turmeric powder → 1–2 tsp freshly grated turmeric root (fresher flavour, less processed)

Allergens

The recipe contains almonds and honey; honey isn't suitable for babies under 12 months, and in pregnancy normal cooking amounts of the spices are usual, while larger amounts of nutmeg are best avoided.

Frequently asked questions

Why is there black pepper in golden milk?

Black pepper contains piperine, which gives it its heat. A pinch adds a gentle warmth that rounds off the sweet spices.

Why is Ceylon cinnamon the better fit here than cassia?

Ceylon cinnamon contains much less coumarin than cassia cinnamon. If you use it regularly, that's a sensible difference.

What's in ginger, nutritionally?

Ginger contains essential oils and pungent compounds such as gingerols. It also has small amounts of potassium and other plant compounds.

Does honey lose its compounds in hot milk?

High heat can change delicate enzymes and aroma compounds in honey. That's why honey is often stirred into the golden milk only once it has cooled a little.

Is nutmeg in a drink like this okay?

A small pinch of nutmeg is normal as a kitchen spice. Larger amounts aren't a good idea, especially for children and pregnant women.

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