Paleo Golden Turmeric Latte
Rich, creamy, and warmly spiced, this golden latte is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up and slow down for a few minutes. Full-fat coconut milk gives it a luxuriously silky body that rivals anything you'd order at a café, while turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper layer in deep, earthy warmth with every sip. The pinch of black pepper is a small but smart move — it works alongside the turmeric in a way that's been trusted for centuries. A spoonful of honey rounds everything out with just enough natural sweetness, and a splash of vanilla takes it somewhere almost dessert-like. The whole thing comes together on the stovetop in under ten minutes, making it an easy ritual for two on a slow morning or a wind-down evening. Straining it through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring means you get a perfectly smooth, café-quality result without any gritty spice bits at the bottom of your mug.
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2 servings
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the coconut milk, water, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper in a small saucepan. Whisk together until the spices are fully incorporated with no dry clumps.
- 2
Set the saucepan over medium heat and warm, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is steaming and small bubbles appear around the edges, about 5–7 minutes. Do not bring to a full boil.
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