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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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Total Time:10 mins
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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.
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.
Golden milk, also known as turmeric milk, is a common Indian drink that has recently been gaining popularity in western cultures due to many health claims. It's beautiful bright yellow color is a result of adding turmeric, along with spices such as cinnamon and ginger, to milk.
The same studies that point to curcumin's benefits in moderation also show that it can lead to stomach cramping and diarrhea in large amounts. People who consumed between half a gram and 12 grams of pure curcumin have reported cramps, stomach distress, and nausea. However, turmeric is not made of pure curcumin.
The curcumin in turmeric contains antioxidants that can boost your immune system. Curcumin could act as an immune modulator, which means that it may aid in the regulation of immune cells. One of the most popular applications of turmeric tea is in the treatment of arthritis pain.
Drinking turmeric milk at night can give you the best results. It allows your body ample time to digest all the food overnight. It also reduces bloating issues and helps you stay fit.
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.
TCM Jiang-Zhi-Ning, containing four Chinese herbs, can significantly lower cholesterol, triglyceride, and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol in hyperlipidemic rats, partly by inhibiting the expression of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGCR), the rate-limiting enzyme for cholesterol synthesis (58).
Turmeric, rich in curcumin and antioxidants, boosts immunity, fights inflammation, aids digestion, and promotes skin health. Haldi milk aids inflammation, immunity, and sleep quality, while Haldi water supports liver health, metabolism, weight management, skin health, and digestive system health.
Turmeric may reduce the fat deposit in the body. It could help reduce body fat and body weight as per animal studies. You can mix some turmeric in a glass of warm water and take it every morning to reduce belly fat.
The all-important golden milk powder! Aids digestion and has calming properties, which lead to sounder sleep. If you have aches and pains, golden milk for joints is a popular remedy, as it is anti-inflammatory too.
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.
Liver disease: There is some concern that turmeric can damage the liver, especially in people who have swelling (inflammation) of the liver (hepatitis) or reduced or blocked flow of bile from the liver (cholestasis). Don't use turmeric if you have these liver problems. Surgery: Turmeric might slow blood clotting.
Curcumin, which is the main bioactive component in turmeric, is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. However, while turmeric and curcumin are generally safe to consume, too much of a good thing can be dangerous. One of the risks is that large doses can be bad for your kidneys.
According to a study conducted at the Tufts University, curcumin can actually suppress fat tissue growth. Another way in which turmeric helps in losing weight by regulating sugar levels and further preventing insulin resistance. This results in excess fat that is not retained in the body.
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.
Many of our grandmother's and mothers' favourite 'nuskha' (home remedy) was to rub raw turmeric on skin eruptions. That's because Turmeric has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which work on acne, scars, and spots for healthy and glowing skin. Turmeric milk helps maintain healthy skin for a long time.
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