Turmeric Tea
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Turmeric Tea

Turmeric milk is a simple infusion of warm milk with turmeric that exists with countless variations in homes across India, where it's known as haldi doodh. The drink might include black pepper and a touch of jaggery or honey to sweeten it. This hybridized version lies somewhere closer to a masala chai with a dose of black tea and a spoon of fresh grated ginger. The recipe makes two dainty portions, or one robust one, but it's in the spirit of things to play with the ratios to suit your taste, to use your sweetener of choice and even to replace the milk entirely with almond or cashew milk. Cooking with powdered turmeric is less messy than with fresh, and won't require gloves to keep your fingers from staining.

1 serving

~10 min

Ingredients

  • Water¼ cup
  • Turmeric½ tsp
  • Ginger, peeled and grated×1
  • Cardamom, pod×1
  • Cinnamon, stick×1
  • Black Peppercorns×3
  • Honey½ tbsp
  • Milk1 cup
  • Black Tea1 bag

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients

    In a small pan over low heat, add the water, turmeric, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, and honey.

  2. Simmer and Add Milk

    Bring to a simmer, then pour in milk, and add the tea bag.

  3. Taste and Adjust

    When milk is steaming, use a spoon to taste, and add more honey if you like.

  4. Strain and Serve

    Pour through a fine-mesh strainer right into a cup, and drink while hot.

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