Here is a recipe for a warm and comforting drink with many health benefits. Here's a simple recipe to make it at home
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based like almond, coconut, or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon Vitalitea Turmeric roots
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated), pinch of ground black pepper (helps with turmeric absorption), 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness), 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee (optional, for richness)
Instructions
1. Warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer gently.
2. Once the milk is warm, add the Vitalitea Turmeric roots, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the milk with the spices for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps to infuse the flavors of the spices into the milk.
4. If desired, add honey or maple syrup to the milk and stir until it dissolves. Adjust sweetness to your taste.
5. For added richness, you can stir in coconut oil or ghee at this stage. This step is optional but can enhance the creaminess and mouthfeel of the turmeric milk.
6. Strain and Pour the turmeric milk into a mug and enjoy it warm. You can sprinkle a little extra ground cinnamon or turmeric on top for garnish if desired.
Turmeric milk is best enjoyed before bedtime or as a soothing drink during colder days. Adjust the spices and sweetness according to your preferences.