What Is Golden Milk?
Golden Milk is a traditional Ayurvedic hot drink that is both super nourishing and extremely delicious. According to Ayruveda, Tumeric Latte, as it is also called, is warming, filling and great for digestion- making it an ideal drink to start your day with during these winter months.
Tumeric is the star ingredient in this drink, offering both it’s bright colour and plentiful benefits. According to Ayurveda, tumeric is said to be high in anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory and immune boosting.
Cardamom, according to Ayurdeva is good for digestion and is thought to be calming.
Black Peppercorn is thought to be an all round amazing spice in Ayurvedic medicine, it is said to be good for the sinuses and respiratory system, to have anti-depressive effects and is great for jump starting digestion. In addition, research has indicated that black pepper helps the body absorb the beneficial properties of tumeric.
Cinnamon is said to be a very warm, soothing spice.
Ginger root, in Ayurveda, is known as a potent herb with numerous beneficial properties. It is thought to be an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial.
♥️Ingredients♥️
This recipe is adapted from Jasmine Hemsley’s Easy by West Ayurvedic recipe book.
1 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/4 cup of water, slightly more if using cow’s milk
1/2 tsp ground tumeric
1 or 1/2 tsp (depending how much you enjoy it) ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp black pepper
5 cardamom pods
1-2nch piece of grate ginger
♥️Instructions♥️
Add all the ingredients to a pan and let gently simmer for 10-15 minutes. Avoid boiling the milk.
Strain through a tea strainer of muslin cloth into a mug and serve.
References
Hemsley, Jasmine, East by West
Vara, Geta Ayurveda, A Practical Guide to Optimal Health, Healing and Vitality.