Golden milk is one of those drinks you adopt with the first cool evenings of autumn. Its sunny color comes from turmeric, paired here with ginger for warmth and cinnamon for softness, all whisked into almond milk. A pinch of black pepper rounds it off: it is the traditional partner of turmeric, and it adds a pleasant little kick. Caffeine-free, the cup happily replaces the late-day tea or coffee, as a small ritual to slow down. The preparation takes only five minutes: you heat gently, never letting it boil, and add the honey once the pan is off the heat.
Golden milk with turmeric, ginger and cinnamon
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Ingredients
- 300 ml of unsweetened almond milk (or another plant milk)
- 1 g of turmeric powder (about 1/2 tsp)
- 1 g of ginger powder (about 1/2 tsp)
- 1 g of ground cinnamon (about 1/2 tsp), or a freshly grated Ceylon cinnamon stick
- 1 pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 5 ml of honey (1 tsp), to adjust to taste
Preparation
- Pour the almond milk into a small saucepan, then add the turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and pepper.
- Whisk over low heat until the spices are well dissolved and the mixture is smooth and hot, without letting it boil.
- Remove from the heat, let it cool for a minute, then whisk in the honey.
- Pour into a cup and enjoy warm.
Tip
For a honey-free version, blend all the ingredients in a blender with one or two pitted medjool dates, then simply warm the mixture in the saucepan. Adding the honey off the heat, into a warm rather than scalding milk, lets it keep all its aroma. Almond milk can be made in one minute by blending 1 tablespoon of activated almond puree with 300 ml of water. Turmeric stains easily: rinse the saucepan and the whisk right after use. For a creamier golden milk, add a teaspoon of coconut oil when heating. If you prefer a ready-to-use version, Biovie also offers a golden milk powder blend.
The full range Plant-based oils and spices
First cold-pressed virgin oils (camelina, flax, hemp) and organic spices dried below 42 °C make up this range: turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon (lower in coumarin than the Cassia sold commercially) and Bourbon vanilla. In cooking, turmeric pairs well with black pepper and a fat. Camelina or flax: camelina keeps better, while flax, with its stronger taste, oxidises faster once opened., 12 products
FAQ: your questions about turmeric golden milk
What are the benefits of drinking golden milk?
Golden milk is first and foremost a warm, soft, caffeine-free drink that suits a pause at the end of the day. It combines spices that have long been used in traditional kitchens, notably in India: turmeric, ginger and cinnamon, which bring warmth and fragrance. Made with an unsweetened plant milk and a small touch of honey, it remains a light drink. It does not replace a varied diet or medical advice, but it is a delicious alternative to tea or coffee.
Is it good to drink turmeric milk in the evening?
Yes, it is even the moment when it is drunk most often. As it contains neither caffeine nor theine, golden milk does not disturb falling asleep, unlike a coffee or a black tea. Its warmth and softness make it an ideal drink to mark the end of the day. If you are sensitive to ginger, which can be a little stimulating, simply reduce its quantity in your evening cup.
What are the negative effects of turmeric?
At the doses used in cooking, as in a cup of golden milk, turmeric is very well tolerated by most people. At high doses, especially in the form of concentrated supplements, it can cause digestive upset. People with gallstones or a bile duct disease, who take anticoagulants or a long-term treatment, as well as pregnant women, should ask their doctor for advice before consuming it regularly in large quantities.
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