Make your own Golden milk latte with a blend of turmeric and chai spices. It’s a really flexible recipe and can be used with hot water for turmeric tea or steamed milk for the golden milk latte
2cupsunsweetened almond milkany milk can be used or just steep in water for a simple tea
1tsphoneyyour choice of sugar or sugar substitute
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together first six ingredients (the spices).
2 Tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp freshly ground cardamom, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, pinch of black pepper, pinch of hot pepper spice
For Golden Milk Latte: Heat 2 cups light, unsweetened coconut milk (or almond milk or milk of choice).
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
Add 1 Tbsp spice mix to an empty tea bag or a tea ball or a tea pot with strainer. Pour the hot milk over the spice mix and steep for about 3 minutes. Remove spice bag or tea ball and add sweetener of choice.
1 tsp honey
For Turmeric Tea: Instead of milk, follow above directions using boiling water.
**Note: calories and nutrition analysis is for spice mix only and does not include your choice of milk or sweetener**Note: This may stain blenders and countertops. The color will eventually fade, but making a thick paste of baking soda and water and scrubbing the stain can help if it happens to you.**Note: Consider adding more fat like butter or coconut oil as it is said to increase absorption. There is a little fat in coconut milk but adding more fat is common, especially on a keto diet