Ginger Turmeric Latte

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 and ginger lemongrass tea are both so refreshing!

And if turmeric is one of your go-to ingredients, then how about my turmeric ginger oatmeal for a tasty breakfast? And enjoy my turmeric ginger energy balls as a fun healthy snack!

☕ 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.

⏲️ Equipment needed

• Saucepan
• Balloon whisk
• Fine mesh sieve (if using)

🔪 Step by step instructions

While a coffee shop would likely make this ginger 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.

📋 Frequently asked questions

🍹 More fun drinks

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