Golden Harmony Latte
You know that is fall when the days start with a mist and the wind commands the day. The leaves fall majestically savoring the last moments of warm. With that in mind, your body starts to crave warm drinks, blankets, books and Netflix marathons. You observe a slight change in your behavior: more indoor activities, you want to rest and reflect more. What better way to comfort our interior than with a warm drink? Better, with a healing latte? That sounds like the perfect way to embrace the cozy vibes of fall! 🍂A healing latte can be a wonderful companion for those misty mornings and reflective evenings. One popular option is the turmeric latte, also known as “golden milk.” 🫚 Golden milk is a traditional Ayurvedic recipe used to balance all the dosas (aka energies) in the body. It’s not only warm and comforting but also packed with health benefits.Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, is well-known for its strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Research indicates it may help manage chronic inflammatory conditions, promote heart health, and support brain health by reducing oxidative stress. Check out this article to learn more about its benefits.TCM Benefits
Strengthen and moves the qi
Tonify the blood
Improves digestion
Warms the body
Reduces and moves phlegm
Expels cold
Immune and energy tonic
Potent anti-inflammatory
Nutricional Properties and Benefits
Contains A, B vitamins(B1, B2, B6, B9), Vitamin C, D, E.
Constains: calcium, cooper, folate, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, sodium, zinc.
Curcumin, a diarylheptanoid derivative found in turmeric, has:
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties;
Helps to control obesity
Helps with metabolic problems
Improves memory and mood disorders.
Beneficial for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease,
Improves rheumatoid arthritis symptoms,
Helps with migraines,
Helps with high cholesterol
Helps premenstrual syndrome and polycystic ovarian syndrome,
Combats depression.
TCM Flavour: Bitter, Astringent, Pungent
Energetics/TCM Thermal Nature: Warm
Organ-Meridian: Liver, Spleen, Lungs, Large intestine
Season: End of Fall, Winter, Beginning of Spring
Total Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1 mug
Cuisine: Indian
Meal Type: Drinks, Snacks
Ingredients:
200 ml of oat milk (with no additives or sugar)
½ - 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
pinch of black pepper
1 teaspoon of honey
Directions:
Place the milk, pepper and the tumeric into a pan over a medium heat.
Mix well and heat until warmed through.
Turn off the heat and add the honey. Mix well.
Pour into a mug and enjoy.
Themes and Variations
You can replace the honey for date syrup.
Especially Good For
Harmonizes the Spleen, Stomach, Liver and Lungs.
Anyone with poor digestion, lack of appetite, bloating, lack of strength, cold extremities (hand and feet), migraines.
Great to dissipate cold, blood stasis by invigorating blood circulation, eliminates phlegm.
Also good for women during menstruation and menopause symptoms.
TIP
Don’t drink it if you have patterns of heat, specially during hot days.