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Golden Milk Turmeric Tea, made with turmeric, is a powerful anti-inflammatory drink that may ease depression symptoms, build heart health, relieve arthritis symptoms, and more!I love the way blogging connects me to so many people everywhere. Last year, when I blogged about the finger pain I was experiencing, My Great Aunt Janey sent me an email telling me about a Golden Milk recipe. I see my Great Aunt Janey once every few years, so there’s no way she would have known about my finger pain without this blog.
Now I know my Great Uncle Carl (who I’ve always looked up to for his healthful ways) drinks Golden Milk as a way to fight inflammation and naturally soothe arthritis pain. The power of the blog. I’ve since started using turmeric in my cooking more, like in this recipe forCauliflower Soup with Turmeric.Now it’s time for me to pass on what I learned from my Great Aunt Janey.
Health Benefits of Turmeric Tea
Golden Milk, also sometimes called Turmeric Tea, is a warm beverage filled with health benefits. The star of the show is turmeric. Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory effects (source). Inflammation is linked to numerous health conditions and diseases, so everyone should be diligent to keep it at bay in their bodies.
Turmeric also has antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, and antimutagenic properties. (source) This superstar may also ease symptoms of depression naturally, relieve arthritis pain, and build your heart health (source). With all those health benefits, you would be crazy not to give this a try!
I find I crave a warm drink in the afternoon, so Golden Milk has been a perfect healthful beverage to satisfy that craving while delivering powerful health benefits.
How do you make Turmeric Tea?
To make Golden Milk Turmeric Tea, first you need to have turmeric paste on hand. This takes five minutes to make and then you can have it on hand in the refrigerator. It will last about two weeks refrigerated. Turmeric powder is mixed with water and black pepper to make a paste. The black pepper is important as it increased the absorption of the turmeric. It won’t do us any good if our bodies can’t absorb it, right?
The Golden Milk Turmeric Tea recipe is also super easy to whip up. I add a little sweetener (either raw honey or stevia) and some ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and pure vanilla extract. The taste? AMAZING. I love this stuff. Trust me, it doesn’t taste like you are drinking a stir-fry. (That’s what I think of when I think of turmeric.)
I also add coconut oil to my Golden Milk because the fat also helps with absorption. It also adds another set of health benefits, which you can read about here.
How often should you drink turmeric tea?
Ideally, drink Golden Milk Turmeric Tea everyday. I hope you’ll add this turmeric tea recipe to your daily routine. I would also love it if you’d share it with someone in your life who might need it. Want to try using fresh turmeric? I recommend this Lemon Ginger Turmeric Tea. Here’s to our health!
Golden Milk Turmeric Tea Recipe
Another wonderful drink loaded with health benefits is this Matcha Vanilla Latte recipe. I hope you’ll try them both!
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Golden Milk Turmeric Tea Recipe
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This Golden Milk Turmeric Tea is a great anti-inflammatory drink!
Ingredients
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2 cups non-dairy milk (I prefer unsweetened almond or coconut milk)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric paste (recipe below)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (fresh may be used also)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
1–2 teaspoons raw honey or 5 drops pure liquid stevia
Turmeric Paste
1/4 cup turmeric powder
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan and gently heat over low heat.
Whisk well to ensure you combine the paste, oil, and spices.
Serve warm. Enjoy!
Turmeric Paste
Mix the turmeric and water in a pan over low heat, stirring until a paste is formed.
Once you have a paste, stir in the black pepper.
Cool and store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:5 mins
Category:beverage
This post was originally published in 2015. Some photos were updated an a video added January 2019.
Mix together ¼ to ½ teaspoon of dried, powdered turmeric with 1¼ cup of water. Add ⅛ teaspoon black pepper and ½ teaspoon ghee or cold pressed oil like extra virgin coconut oil, olive oil or avocado, depending on your diet. If you want you can also add the ghee/oil later just before straining the tea.
Curcumin in turmeric reduces pain and improves joint functioning in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It also safeguards bone tissue and prevents bone loss. Our body gets calcium, phosphorus, potassium, proteins, vitamin K, vitamin D by drinking milk. All these nutrients keep our bones strong and healthy.
Boil 500ml water in the kettle. Put the turmeric, ginger and orange zest in to a teapot or jug. Pour over the boiling water and allow to infuse for around 5 mins.
Strain through a sieve or tea strainer into two cups, add a slice of lemon and sweeten with honey or agave, if you like.
How much turmeric should you consume to retain the health benefits? Here are a few helpful tips to get you started. Sayer uses 1/2 - 1.5 teaspoons per day of the dried root powder, certified organic. A typical dose of supplemental curcumin is about 250mg per day, and often increased when dealing with a condition.
High doses of turmeric and curcumin are not recommended long-term since research confirming their safety is lacking. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has determined 1.4 mg per pound (0–3 mg per kilogram) of body weight an acceptable daily intake ( 14 ).
While you can enjoy turmeric milk any time of the day, most suggest drinking it about an hour before bedtime to get the full effects of its relaxing, soothing properties.
Dosage: Consume 1/2 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of turmeric per day and you may start to feel the benefits after about four to eight weeks. Most studies use curcumin extract, which contains 95 percent curcuminoids, and not the turmeric spice, which only contains 3 percent curcuminoids.
Researchers found no measurable difference between the morning and evening samples. In other words, it doesn't matter what time of day turmeric is taken.
Turmeric usually does not cause significant side effects; however, some people can experience stomach upset, nausea, dizziness, or diarrhea. In one report, a person who took very high amounts of turmeric, over 1500 mg twice daily, experienced a dangerous abnormal heart rhythm.
It also helps the liver by stopping alcohol and other toxins from turning harmful as that can damage the Liver. Drinking turmeric with hot milk every day helps the Liver detox and keeps the body healthy. Eating turmeric every day mixed with your food helps keep the digestive system strong and the Liver healthy.
People who should not take turmeric include those with gallbladder problems, bleeding disorders, diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), infertility, iron deficiency, liver disease, hormone-sensitive conditions, and arrhythmia. Pregnant women and those who are going to undergo surgery should not use turmeric.
Using a whisk or similar tool, combine 1/2 tsp (1.5 grams) ground turmeric with 1 cup (237 mL) water. Bring water and turmeric to a boil. Let sit for 3–5 minutes. Stir well to make sure turmeric is well blended.
Cooking turmeric for just a few minutes does not reduce its nutritional value, but boiling turmeric over high heat or pressure cooking it reduces the effectiveness of Curcumin. However, cooking it for a small duration and pairing it with souring agents may help in better absorption of Curcumin in the body.
All you need to do is to take a saucepan and add water to it. Add a dash of turmeric and ginger to the water and bring it to a boil. Once boiled, turn off the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Drink the tea daily to see effective results.
There is no specific recommended daily intake of turmeric. Based on available research, the suggested daily intake depends largely on the condition a person wants to treat. Most research involving adults supports the safe use of 400–600 milligrams (mg) of pure turmeric powder 3 times daily.
Turmeric is also an excellent ally for those who want to lose weight: it stimulates the metabolism and reduces the assimilation of sugars. The recommended daily dose for turmeric powder is about 3 grams per day, which is equivalent to a teaspoon.
You can make turmeric tea by steeping ground, freshly sliced, or grated turmeric in hot water and letting it steep for about 10-15 minutes. A single cup of turmeric tea made with one teaspoon of ground turmeric provides: Calories: 8.
Introduction: My name is Chrissy Homenick, I am a tender, funny, determined, tender, glorious, fancy, enthusiastic person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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