Golden Almond and Turmeric Latte Recipe

So apparently turmeric tea is an age old drink that is massively popular around these parts nowadays. I for some reason have never heard of any turmeric drink of any kind. No idea what rock I’ve been living under, but I stumbled upon this cup of goodness while rummaging around on Pinterest and decided to give it a try. I’ve heard the benefits of turmeric are endless!

Now, when I hear turmeric, I think of Asian food (which I love), but can’t really picture it in a drink. I pretty much fall for any hot drink, so I’d say curiosity got the best of me with this one. I mean, how bad could it be?

Turmeric is not something that I normally use in my cooking, but I think that might change. While doing some research, I learned early on that turmeric has a multitude of benefits which includes aiding weight loss, healthy hair and skin and anti-aging. Mix it with warm milk and some spices and voila! You have the perfect comfort food! It’s a new favorite.

There are several variations of this drink, but the richer and thicker, the better for me. So I made mine as a latte. And I made the right choice. It was just, decadent!

Total time: 10 Minutes || Yield: 2 small lattes

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Almond Milk
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 small cinnamon stick or 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
Pinch of freshly grated ginger
Pinch of black pepper
1/2 tsp sweetener (I used coconut sugar.)

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend all ingredients except the cinnamon sticks(if you are using the powder, blend it with other ingredients) until smooth. Pour into saucepan and add cinnamon sticks. Heat for 3 minutes or until hot on medium heat. Don’t boil. Drink immediately. I had some a little later and it wasn’t as good as when it just came off of the fire.

**Turmeric stains (it will fade over time), so be mindful. I only drink this in dark colored cups or bowls. These are my favs!