Turmeric Latte

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: The Associated Press- Meera Sodha

Serves 2 people

Categories: Beverages

Ingredients

  • 2 cups any milk
  • 1 (1-inch) piece turmeric root, peeled (if desired) and grated OR 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 3/4- inch ginger root, peeled and grated
  • 2 pinches of ground cardamom (optional)
  • 1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp. honey, or to taste

Directions

  1. Place the milk, turmeric, ginger, cardamom (is using) and honey into a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer, then turn the heat off. Leave to infuse for a couple of minutes. Stir, then pour the milk through a fine sieve or mesh strainer into two mugs.

  2. Squeeze out the last of the juice with the back of a spoon. Stir and check for sweetness, adding more honey if needed.

  3. Drink right away or refrigerate for a couple of days. Stir before serving.

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