Turmeric milk is a great home remedy for cough, congestion, colds, and skin problems. This winter, replace your usual hot cocoa with an invigorating cup of wellness — bonus points for jammies and slippers. Turmeric can stain clothing and countertops, so wear an apron and proceed with caution.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch ground ginger
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch ground allspice
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ teaspoon honey, or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps
- Whisk together turmeric, cardamom, black pepper, ginger, cloves, and allspice in a small bowl; set aside.
- Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes; stir honey and vanilla into milk until completely dissolved.
- Whisk 1 teaspoon turmeric mixture into milk mixture; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors blend, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour mixture through a strainer.
