AIP Friendly Golden Turmeric Chamomile Latte
Warm, floral, and deeply soothing, this golden latte is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and slow down. A chamomile tea base gives it a gentle, honey-sweet backbone, while full-fat coconut milk brings a rich, creamy body that feels genuinely indulgent. Finely grated fresh ginger and ground turmeric layer in warmth and color, and the Ceylon cinnamon ties everything together with a soft, fragrant finish. What makes this work so well for an elimination-style protocol is how clean and intentional every ingredient is — no dairy, no nightshades, no grains, no seed-based spices, just whole, recognizable components that are commonly approved on the autoimmune protocol. Honey lets you dial the sweetness to your own taste, and straining through a fine-mesh sieve before serving gives it a silky, café-quality texture. It comes together in under fifteen minutes and makes two generous mugs, so it's just as good for a quiet morning ritual as it is for winding down at night.
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2 servings
- 2 chamomile tea bags
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1–2 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; this recipe uses up to ~1 tablespoon per serving, which likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
For serving
- pinch of ground ceylon cinnamon, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, add the chamomile tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags.
- 2
Return the saucepan to medium-low heat. Pour in the coconut milk and whisk in the turmeric, grated ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon. Heat, whisking frequently, until the mixture is steaming and just beginning to simmer at the edges, about 4–5 minutes — do not let it boil.
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