This Turmeric Tea Latte is a warming and nourishing drink that will boost your health and energy! It’s a cold-busting golden latte, loaded with extra Vitamin C and anti-inflammatory properties.
What is a Turmeric Tea Latte?
A turmeric tea latte, often referred to as “golden milk” or “turmeric latte,” is a warm, comforting beverage made from a blend of milk (or a dairy-free alternative), turmeric, and other spices. It’s delicious too! Which is why I couldn’t wait to share this recipe. Let’s call it a golden latte with extra benefits!
For this specific turmeric tea latte, we added a double dose of turmeric, healthy fats, and vitamin C rich foods to get that immune system up to par!
Ingredients in Turmeric Tea Latte
Anyway, let’s chat more about each ingredient. I’ve been dying to get nutrition nerdy with turmeric again!
- Turmeric spice (rich in Curcumin; active constituent of turmeric) – Studies have shown that Curcumin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer properties.
- Unsweetened Almond or Coconut milk – Dairy free, vegan milk. Rich in Minerals Almond milk is rich in antioxidant Vitamin E.
- Orange juice (or blood orange juice) – We all know that oranges are rich in Vitamin C, but did you know that blood orange is actually higher? Yes, they have a more concentrated amount of Vitamin C and higher amounts of the flavonoid pigment anthocyanin (a disease-fighting antioxidant). The pigment that gives them that red color!
- Maple syrup (or raw honey if you are not vegan) – Natural sweetener rich in minerals. And anti-bacterial due to its phenolic compounds! This means Maple syrup could help fight unwanted bacteria (pathogens).
- Herbal tea – Rich in antioxidants, soothing, calming. Made from herbs, fruits, seeds, or roots then steeped in boiling/hot water.
- Ginger, Nutmeg, and Cinnamon – Great for easing digestion, anti-inflammatory properties, and of course anti-oxidation properties. Which means it can help fight that oxidative stress going on in your body. Stress from being sick, over working, overtraining, life. All of the above.
How to Make A Turmeric Tea Latte
Gimme all the brain power, immunity, and energy please! This recipe is perfect for any time of the day and can easily be adapted to suit your taste preferences. That being said, using the juice from a blood orange has less acidic taste, so it’s perfect for a sweetener boost!
- Steep the Tea:
- Steep the tea bags in 6 ounces of hot milk or water for 5-7 minutes to create a highly concentrated tea. Set aside.
- Prepare the Golden Milk:
- In a small pot, combine 10-12 ounces of coconut or almond milk with ground turmeric, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, ground black pepper, and optional ground nutmeg.
- Add maple syrup and juice. Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Heat and Simmer:
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse and the maple syrup to dissolve.
- If desired, add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Strain the Mixture:
- If you used whole cloves, strain the mixture to remove them.
- Whisk the golden milk again to create a frothy texture, or use a frother for better results.
- Assemble the Latte:
- Pour 2-3 ounces of the brewed concentrated tea into a cup.
- Pour ⅓ to ½ cup of the frothy golden milk over the tea to create a tea latte.
Storage
This latte keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed glass jar or bottle. The spices will naturally settle at the bottom, so just shake or whisk before reheating.
To reheat: warm gently on the stove or microwave in short bursts, stirring between each so the milk doesn’t scorch.
Ice it! You can drink it cold too — it turns into a really nice iced turmeric latte after shaking. If it thickens slightly in the fridge, just add a splash of almond milk when reheating.
Golden Turmeric Tea Latte Recipe
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Boost your health with a cold busting vegan turmeric tea latte! This “Golden Milk” latte is loaded with extra Vitamin C, rich in minerals, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients
- 2 herbal tea bags (such as ginger tea, orange hibiscus, or herbal tea of choice)
- 6 oz dairy free milk or water
- 10–12 ounces almond milk or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves or ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of nutmeg, optional
- Optional pinch of black pepper for turmeric absorbency
- ¼ cup maple syrup or raw honey (maple syrup for vegan)
- Juice from 1 medium orange (if preferred, you can omit and just enjoy as a tea latte)
Instructions
- Steep the tea bags in 6 ounces of milk or water to ensure a highly concentrated tea.
- In a small pot, combine 10-12 ounces of coconut or almond milk with ginger, cloves, optional nutmeg, turmeric, pepper, cinnamon, maple syrup, orange juice, and optional coconut oil. Whisk the ingredients together.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse and the maple syrup to dissolve. If desired, add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Strain the mixture to remove the cloves if you used whole cloves.
- Pour 2-3 ounces of the brewed concentrated tea into a cup.
- Whisk the golden milk (the mixture in the pot) again to create a frothy texture. Alternatively, you can use a frother.
- Pour ⅓ to ½ cup of the frothy golden milk over the tea to create a tea latte.
- Store any remaining tea and golden milk in the refrigerator for later use. Reheat as desired.
Notes
Storage – Store leftovers in a sealed glass jar or bottle in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The spices will naturally settle, so shake or whisk well before serving. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring between each interval to prevent scorching.
Iced Version: This latte can also be enjoyed cold — just shake and serve over ice. If it thickens in the fridge, add a small splash of almond milk when reheating to loosen.
Nutrition shown based on 6oz serving using unsweetened almond milk
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: drinks
- Method: stove
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 89.6mg
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
When does the coconut oil go in?
You can add the coconut oil in last and then whisk again. That’s if you are adding it. It’s optional, just for health perks! Hope that makes sense.
Ok, I used whatever I had on hand which means I juiced an orange, threw in a tablespoon of coconut oil, turmeric, honey, spices, and licorice/clove Yogi tea, heated it up, whirred it in my NutriBullet, and it tastes like a mutantly- fabulous hot Orange Julius. I would add rum if it wasn’t 8:30 AM (or maybe I can use the excuse of my cold…)
This post could not have had better timing in my inbox.
Oh I love that! Sounds perfect Lulu!
This sounds delicious and I have everything I need to make it! I would be the only one drinking this in my house. Would this reheat well the next day or should I just cut the recipe down to a single serving?
Sure! totally great the next day!
Looks incredible! I love golden milk/turmeric anything 🙂
Oh yay! Me too Caroline!
Love drinking one of these before bed!
right?! so soothing!
This recipe is *literally* golden!
you know it! Get your glow on Gabby! 😉
So much goodness packed into this latte!! I could sip allll day!
Looks so good! I can’t wait to try this!
This looks amazing! I’ll have to try it out ASAP!
Yay for blood oranges! I could so use this boost!
Love this drink for anytime, but especially if I get a cold!
You had me hooked when I saw blood orange!
HOOK ME UP WITH THIS.
So much goodness!
Thanks for sharing. I love this dish! I have done, I am regaled, and your beautiful plate makes me want to regale me again
Orange juice in a latte? Now THAT sounds different, but GENIUS. Might have to try that the next time I make a turmeric latte! 😀
You must try it! I think you’d love Cassie!
WOWWWW this looks like it would be a cold busting wonder. IT’S SOOO pretty Lindsay; and I can almost imagine a nice warm sip of this.
so warming and nourishing LOVE that!
This sounds so good right now! Still freezing here in New England, so I’m all about staying cozy with this sunny latte!
This sounds AMAZING! I have never seen so many wonderful flavors in anything! Bring this on!
Looks SO creamy and delish!
You would love this Tara!
Love the ingredients in this recipe, anti-inflammatory heaven! What I haven’t got in my kitchen cupboard this afternoon, is going on my shopping list. Thanks for recipe. Andy
I need this in my life right now!! I am going to try a version of this today…fighting a cold/flu that my kids are STILL fighting after a week!! I need all the support I can get!
oh feel better! I hope you love this and can feel energized soon!
It is delicious!! I used my Bengal Spice tea, and added 1/4 cup full fat coconut milk, and collagen. I also made it low carb sweetening with stevia only, and added some Wild Orange oil for added measure! So warm and comforting, I love it!! Thanks you!!
Oh I love Bengal spice. I must try your version!
The recipe mentions both nutmeg and cloves. The picture of ingredients shows cloves but i didn’t see nutmeg. So are they both in the recipe?
Oh yes, sorry about that. I mixed it with the cinnamon in the picture. Hope that helps! Keep me posted.
First and foremost, I love your article !!!! Truly appreciate all the hard work you put into it! Thank You for sharing such a wonderful post.
This is the first thing to help my throat in days!!! Thank you so much! I love everything from your site!
Wonderful! So glad it helped. It’s a favorite around here too!
I had total heart eyes when I saw this! I’ve been a turmeric latte drinker for a while now, but never thought to brew actual herbal tea for it! I only use spices, lol! This is so vibrant and delicious. This will be made! xo
Let’s latte together! Can we? <3
Oh man, I could have used this last week. Instead I took a lot of steam showers, gargles with salt water and guzzled tea with honey and lemon juice. I like your way better.
Oo yum! I bet this would be delicious made with rooibos!
oh yes, good call!
I love that you have such a knowledge of all the cold fighting remedies that God has made; it’s wondrous that food is so healing and so nourishing for our bodies. I’m glad you’re staying super cozy there in Utah; I really loved the snow we got here too! God is so merciful to us.
oh my gosh this sounds so goooooood!!! i’m super into turmeric lately, but i love that this incorporates so many other flavors and healthy ingredients. thanks for sharing!
I am glad you are both better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now are you all healed from the operation thing?
xoxoxo
I’m better! It’s hit or miss each day. Trying to do more weights. I lost a lot of muscle. I deflated LOL!
I am so sorry Lindsay!!!! You will get back…. you are young & you have all your healthy knowledge on your side! xoxoxo
Where was the turmeric in this drink? I was reading your method and couldn’t find at what stage you added it to this drink.
sure, it’s in with the spices in step two. You whisk them all together in a pot. Does that make sense? Let me know how else I can help!
Hi there- how much nutmeg do i put in? it doesn’t say.
Oh thanks for reminding me to fix that. I added Just a pinch. So 1/8 tsp or so
Hope you guys are back to 100% soon! We just got over that crud. It was miserable!!! I needed this in my life then. Probably still do. We know we love the turmeric!
Oranges… I like them all! Cara Caras are my favorite. Or any orange in the form of a mimosa. LOL!
Crud is cruel. Haha cotter can cure! Lol ? I’m crazy corny
What is it about those cold temps that follow temporary warm temps in winter that always seems to have people sick? Bunch of folks here are down for the count – nasty colds and that awful flu – I need to send them some of this orange turmeric tea – or maybe just the recipe link? I wish I could say I shared your love for that white stuff – I’ve tried …but…I might have to try harder cos my daughter doesn’t wanna settle down in Hotlanta! P.S. Hope you have a wonderful healthy weekend – now I need to search your site for that “Orange Blood” recipe 🙂
haha i hope i fixed that post by now.
This looks like the perfect bevvie to kick a cold!…or just to enjoy and sip on any chilly afternoon/evening. I’m loving all the tasty, nutrient-packed ingredients! Cheers to a delicious mug of cold-busting bliss!
my thoughts exactly!
I have yet to jump on the golden milk train, but the blood orange here has me SOLD. I cannot wait to try this!
let me know if you do!
LOVE this version, Lindsay. Alllll about the blood oranges this year so I’d be more than happy to add orange to this drink.
Thanks friend! Every time I use blood orange I think of you and your cake!
Blood orange all the way. ALLLLLL the way!
You know it! Vitamin C powwwwww!
You are the queen of naming recipes and making them! Will you start helping me an mw mine? Lol?!?
haha thanks! are you needing help with SEO and titles or style of words? Totally would help if you want.