Golden Milk is the perfect warming drink for those cooler winter mornings. This tonic will warm and nourish you all at once, so you can take on the day feeling great. In Ayurveda, this drink is also enjoyed in the evening; it sets you up for the perfect dream-filled, uninterrupted slumber.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups of milk of your choice (as long as it's nutrient-dense)
- 1 thumb of turmeric root
- 1/3 thumb of ginger
- 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon of vanilla bean powder
- 1½ teaspoon of local raw honey 5 drops of Omica stevia
- ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon of cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon or less of black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon of himalayan sea salt
While the plain Golden Milk is heavenly on its own, here are a few upgrades!
Jing Replenisher
- ½ teaspoon of He She Wu
- ½ teaspoon of Cistanche
Uplifting Golden Milk
- ½ teaspoon of Reishi
- ½ teaspoon of Pearl
Libido Enhancer
- ½ teaspoon of Pine Pollen
- ½ teaspoon of Polyrachis Ant
2 Minute 2muric
Here’s the perfect Golden Milk recipe when you’re on the go. Not only does this taste great, but in half the time it takes you to stand in line at Erewhon, you could be sipping your own handmade nourishing tonic. We hope that you use the best quality organic ingredients.
Turmeric is an extremely well-studied root. It’s been widely used for centuries as an anti-inflammatory to treat stomach and liver ailments. It’s also been used topically, too, as an anti-microbial.
To make this Golden Milk:
- Add your milk of choice to your blender.
- Grate the turmeric and ginger into the blender, and add the coconut oil and honey.
- Blend until well-combined. If you want your drink warm, keep blending.
- Add the spices and herbs, if you’ve chosen any.
Blend and enjoy!
Sima Morrison, founder of House of Citrine, is a vibrant soul with a potent zest for life and the beauty in its simple pleasures. As a holistic nutritionist and herbalism student, Sima has made it her life's journey to experience, to empower, and to explore the synergy between the mind and the body, embracing the liberty and power of mindful living. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Science in Public Health Education from California State University Northridge and studied Holistic Nutrition at The Natural Healing Institute.