This creamy Golden Milk Without Cinnamon is an earthy, anti-inflammatory beverage that’s perfect for warm weather or cold. Also known as Turmeric Milk or a Turmeric Latte, it combines just a handful of simple ingredients into one delicious drink!
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About this recipe
Add Turmeric to Your Diet: whether you’ve bought too much turmeric powder, made too much turmeric paste, or are just looking for a way to add more turmeric to your diet, this is a delectable way to enjoy the flavorful, colorful spice.
No Cinnamon Turmeric Latte: some people with histamine issues don’t do well with warming spices like cinnamon, clove, or star anise. So in lieu of the more traditional cinnamon, this golden milk recipe includes cardamom and vanilla, two low histamine spices with a ton of flavor & health benefits.
Low Histamine Tea. So many people write me asking for low histamine hot drinks to enjoy in the cooler months, so this is one of my many food-based answers. It’s also great over ice in the summer, however, so talk about versatile! Check out the low histamine drinks page for more recipes.
Other names for a turmeric latte include:
- Turmeric Tea
- Golden Latte
- Ayurveda Latte
- Turmeric Milk Tea
- Turmeric Paste Latte
- Golden Turmeric Latte
Ingredients
Non-Dairy Milk: you can use any type of milk you’d like in this recipe, but I’d highly recommend trying a homemade non-dairy milk.
Turmeric Paste: usually made from fresh turmeric root, this earthy, warming spice adds color & anti-inflammatory properties to your golden milk latte. Alternately, you can use 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder and a pinch of black pepper in place of the turmeric paste.
Ginger Powder: possibly the best-known low histamine spice, ginger is the sharp, mildly sweet root of a flower; it’s been used for thousands of years in dishes both sweet and savory. In this case, it complements and adds a bit of sweetness alongside the turmeric.
Cardamom: this is one of the best low histamine spices you can add to your pantry, as it’s both a natural antihistamine and it tastes fantastic. If you’ve never had it, cardamom tastes lightly citrusy and floral, a bit like coriander seed.
Vanilla Powder: this adds a mild sense of sweetness and complexity to the latte, without the need for any extra sugar, if used. Vanilla also does a great job at complementing almost any other flavor you’d like to add.
Honey: there are a multitude of low histamine sweeteners you can use in hot drinks, but by far my favorite is manuka honey. Not only is it great for the digestive system, but manuka honey has been proven to lessen allergy symptoms, like those of histamine intolerance.
How to make golden milk: step-by-step instructions
Step 1. Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan, and turn on low heat.
Step 2. Whisk everything together well (or consider using a milk frother) while bringing the mixture to a light simmer for about two minutes, lowering the heat if it gets beyond a simmer. It’s important to cook the mixture for a couple minutes, to make the turmeric more bioavailable, but if the heat gets too high then it can do the opposite.
Pro-Tip: If using homemade nut milk, heating the mixture for too long can separate the solids from the liquids, ‘breaking’ your milk.
Step 3. Once your two-minute timer has gone off, turn off the heat and strain your liquid through a tea strainer if using turmeric paste rather than powder. Otherwise, pour your golden milk latte into your favorite mug & enjoy!
Recipe notes & tips
Turmeric Stains EVERYTHING!: Whether you’re using turmeric paste or dried turmeric, you’ll find that its intense yellow color gets on everything and it stays there. The powder stains worse than the paste, but as long as you’re careful when measuring either out, it will stain less.
Turmeric Amount: If you know you’re sensitive to strong flavors or find that the flavor of turmeric is too strong for you, start with 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of milk.
Texture Note: to make your turmeric milk into more of a typical golden milk latte from a café, make sure to use a milk frother to blend it up right before serving.
Turmeric Milk Latte FAQ
Basically, yes. Turmeric lattes are sometimes more plain, only flavored with turmeric & ginger, while golden lattes are usually an Ayurveda-inspired drink spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom (my version omits the warm spices).
Turmeric has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and coloring properties, so while it’s well-known for staining anything it comes into contact with, it’s also very good for you. Regularly consuming turmeric can help keep your stomach calm & regulate your digestive system.
While there’s no federally-recommended daily dose of turmeric, most people opt for about a quarter teaspoon of turmeric per day (roughly 1g/1000mg).
The main anti-inflammatory compound in turmeric is curcumin, which is best absorbed when consumed alongside fat. Another way to better absorb curcumin is to combine it with substances like piperine, a compound found in black pepper which also greatly boosts its bioavailability.
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Golden Milk Without Cinnamon (Turmeric Latte)
A creamy golden milk latte without cinnamon, perfect on a cold winter's day or poured over ice in the summer for an anti-inflammatory treat at any time of year!
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric paste (alt 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, pinch of black pepper)
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla powder
- 1 teaspoon honey (or coconut sugar)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan, and turn on low heat.
- Whisk everything together well (or consider using a milk frother) while bringing the mixture to a light simmer for about two minutes, lowering the heat if it gets beyond a simmer. It's important to cook the mixture for a couple minutes, to make the turmeric more bioavailable, but if the heat gets too high then it can do the opposite. Also, if using homemade nut milk, heating the mixture for too long can separate the solids from the liquids, 'breaking' your milk.
- Once your two-minute timer has gone off, turn off the heat and strain your liquid through a tea strainer if using turmeric paste rather than powder. Otherwise, pour your golden milk latte into your favorite mug & enjoy!
Notes
Turmeric Stains EVERYTHING!: Whether you're using turmeric paste or dried turmeric, you'll find that its intense yellow color gets on everything and it stays there. The powder stains worse than the paste, but as long as you're careful when measuring either out, it will stain less.
Turmeric Amount: If you know you're sensitive to strong flavors or find that the flavor of turmeric is too strong for you, start with 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder per cup of milk.
Texture Note: to make your turmeric milk into more of a typical golden milk latte from a café, make sure to use a milk frother to blend it up right before serving.