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 for Cauliflower 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
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 1-2 1x
Description
This Golden Milk Turmeric Tea is a great anti-inflammatory drink!
Ingredients
- 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.
I can’t seem to find the recipe for the “paste” please advise
It’s within the recipe card. I will update to make it more visible. 🙂
I drink this before bed. Before I started drinking it, I had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Now I sleep like a baby! And it does taste delicious!
Hi , I have a question. Im pregnant and have MS , do you think its safe to drink this?
I’m not aware of any reason why this wouldn’t be safe for you to drink, but it’s always best to check with a medical professional.
This recipe makes 2 servings, could I drink both during the one day? It was delicious by the way, I will wait and see how it helps my joints. Thanks for sharing ?
Yes, you can drink two in one day. 🙂
Will it be ok to use flax seed oil along with the Turmeric to make a warm tea /milk drink for the morning. Right now I never added any oil will this mixture will that pose a problem I used raw honey and turmeric for my first mix. I just meed tyo know what to expext.
I’m afraid the flax seed oil will have to strong of a taste. If that doesn’t bother you, then it will be okay.
Love this golden milk I take a baby aspirin a day is it ok that I drink this milk
Please check with your doctor to be sure.
I have hormonal acne.. can this drink help me with this problem ?
I love this recipe. I made some extra so I could use it to make overnight oats for breakfast. 1/2 cup rolled oats with 1/2 cup turmeric tea. Combine and put in the refrigerator. Enjoy a wonderfully healthy breakfast in the morning. My co-workers thought it looked disgusting but it tasted delicious.
Oh great idea!
I have also been making oatmeal with the tea recipe and adding maple syrup. Yum!!
What a great idea!!
How many servings will this paste make? I want to combine most of all of the ingredients together but not sure of amounts to use and I couldn’t find how many servings the tumeric paste makes. Thanks for this…I have RA and have been wanting to try this!
Can I heat the golden milk using my microwave instead of getting a pot dirty?
That should work!
Someone made golden milk for me once, and I was apprehensive but ended up loving it. I’ll have to give your recipe a try! Thanks for sharing!
I hope you love this one!!
Does this recipe make one or two servings? I made it for the first time tonight. I love it! Hope out helps my inflammation and RA.
I say it’s 1-2 because it makes one large mug or 2 smaller mugs. For me it’s 1 serving, but it might be too much for some people. I’m glad you liked this! 🙂
Can ginger essential oil be used and if so, how much would I use?
It can, and I’d use just one drop.
Hello Maryea,
Is it ok to use regular dairy milk for this recipe? Would it affect the taste negatively?
Thank you!
It would not affect the taste in a bad way, however, cow’s milk is considered inflammatory, so I don’t recommend it if you’re trying to fight inflammation.
Ok, Thank you!
Can I just mix turmeric paste with masala chai
haha
Yes. 🙂
Why do you have to make paste? Couldn’the you just add all dry ingredients with powdered coconut milk & drink?
Do you use the canned or carton coconut milk? Can’t wait to try
I use the carton kind for this, but canned will work also!
Hi!! It’s great recipes
I have 1 question
Why use non-dairy milk?
I use nondairy milk because dairy can be inflammatory and this is meant to be an anti-inflammatory tea. 🙂
Hi! This rdcipes is great!!
I have one guestion.
Why use non-dairy milk?
I wanted to try this months ago,but wasn’t sure if i;m going to like it..and well..I just made it and I LOVE IT! thank you!!
Thank You for sharing such a magical drink recipe. Its color is so nice, healthiest & tasty drink.
The recipe of golden milk is very easy & ready in short time. I liked It so much!!!
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