Turmeric Ginger Golden Milk

# What You'll Need:

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 the mixture to blend the spices thoroughly.

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.

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 from someone who actually knows what you need.
The spices do their quiet work while you're busy unwinding, no guilt about what you're drinking.
Ready in fifteen minutes, which means you can make this on a Tuesday night without overthinking it.

02 -

The black pepper isn't a flavor choice, it's chemistry, it makes your body actually absorb turmeric's anti-inflammatory compounds, so resist the urge to leave it out.
Fresh ginger will always separate and settle if you don't strain it, which taught me that straining isn't optional when you use fresh, it's essential.

03 -

Make a spice blend in advance and store it in a small jar, then you can make golden milk in under five minutes whenever you need it most.
If you find the taste too strong, reduce the turmeric and ginger slightly and let the cinnamon become more prominent, sweetness balances spice.