This ginger turmeric latte is a cosy and warming drink perfect for a mid-afternoon treat when you prefer something caffeine free. The ginger gives a nice hum of heat, while the maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness.
If you enjoy a warming caffeine drink then you may also like to see my honey ginger warm milk, which is so flavourful. And if you a fruit tea lover, then my pomegranate ginger tea is so refreshing!
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Why this recipe is so good
- Caffeine free: when you fancy a treat but perhaps are best to skip on the 'real' coffee, this is perfect.
- Easy to make: a quick drink that you make on the stove top.
- Full of healthy turmeric: with lots of reputed health benefits, such as having anti-inflammatory properties, this latte is so good for you!
Ingredients
This is the easiest five ingredient ginger turmeric latte, and uses pantry staples that I always have to hand. You will need:
- Non-dairy milk - use the option that works best for you. The choice of milk will slightly vary the taste, particularly if you use coconut milk in my experience (still good though!).
- Turmeric powder - full of reputed health benefits. I like to use an organic brand such as the Simply Organic ground turmeric root.
- Ginger - I like to use a slice of fresh ginger, but if you don't have it to hand then a pinch of dried ginger works well also. The Simply Organic dried ginger root is a good buy.
- Maple syrup - adds a lovely touch of sweetness and offsets the slightly more savoury taste of the turmeric.
- Cinnamon - optional, but adds a nice flavour.
Variations to the recipe
In terms of the cinnamon, my low histamine readers may prefer to omit this. It scores as low histamine on the SIGHI list, but other lists rate it as higher.
Step by step instructions
While a coffee shop would likely make this turmeric latte quite differently, using a fancy coffee machine to perfectly froth the milk, I am going back to basics here as I know many people don't have a one at home. So we use a simple hand whisk instead. Still so delicious!
Step 1
Add all the ingredients to a pan and bring to a very gentle simmer.
Step 2
Use a ballon whisk to thoroughly combine the ingredients and to break up the spices if they are forming into clumps.
Personally I find that using a whisk rather than a spoon makes the milk a little thicker too. Perhaps this isn't a latte after all then, but 'warm turmeric drink' didn't have quite the same ring to it . . .!
Remove the ginger using tongs, or follow step 3 below.
Step 3 (optional)
Either remove the ginger using tongs, or pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve. This will both remove the ginger but also any gritty pieces of spice.
Recipe tips
- Whisk the milk well so that the spices infuse. A simple ballon whisk is fine to use.
- I suggest not boiling the milk as it can alter the flavour. Instead, just bring to a very light simmer.
- Remove the ginger with tongs (not fingers!) or pour through a fine mesh sieve.
Equipment needed
- Saucepan
- Balloon whisk
- Fine mesh sieve (if using)
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Ginger turmeric latte
Equipment
- Whisk (non-electric)
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- slice ginger or ½ teaspoon dried ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- small pinch cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients in a pan and warm to a very gentle simmer. Use the whisk to fully combine the spices with the milk.
- Either remove the slice of ginger with tongs, or pour the milk through a fine mesh sieve. This will also remove any gritty remnants of the spices.
- Pour into your mugs and enjoy!
Notes
- Whisk the milk well so the spices combine.
- I suggest not letting it boil as this can affect the flavour. Warm to a very light simmer instead.
- The cinnamon is optional for this recipe. Some histamine lists score it as low histamine, others higher. So only use if you know you are able to tolerate.
- ginger, which scores 1. The SIGHI list states that small amounts are well tolerated.
- cinnamon, see above.
- non-dairy milk has variable scores.
Rachel says
That looks delish!!! Glad it has no coffee, I love fun drinks but can't do coffee!
throughthefibrofog says
It's a great alternative to coffee I think!
Kat @ Life on a Seesaw says
Hmmm, perfect for a cold day like today. And perfect for fighting inflamation which is what I need to do a lot of. Trying this in a minute. I have all the ingredients, yay 😊
throughthefibrofog says
I hope it's a good recipe for you! Always nice to have a treat with pantry staples isn't it 🙂
Marlene Ebinger says
Delicious! Good and good for you too! Lovely and fast alternative to regular coffee or tea. Low histamine and healthy too. Can't beat that..
I use fresh (natural foods stores), then frozen whole roots of ginger and turmeric, grated while frozen, peels and all. Buying organic of course so peeling isn't necessary. Easy to keep on hand w/o worrying it'll go bad. Also use a 3-4" cinnamon stick. You can rinse and refrigerate the stick to use again in next latte.
Very soothing and healthy drink for these wintry evenings.
Thx Claire for another great recipe!
When life hands you snow make snowmen 🌨️☃️😘
throughthefibrofog says
So glad you like it! It's my go-to at the moment with all this cold weather we are having.
I really should try it with fresh turmeric but it isn't available at the store I am getting my groceries from at the moment.
And yes, well there is definitely enough snow to make a snowman here right now! 🙂
Tara says
This sounds great! Can I make it with fresh turmeric and ginger?
throughthefibrofog says
Hi Tara, I haven't tried it myself but I don't see why not! I've seen it done with fresh turmeric before. Hope you like it!