Turmeric Coffee
Turmeric coffee is a bold, flavorful twist on your morning brew, combining the rich taste of coffee with the warm, earthy notes of turmeric. Mix up this spice blend and add it to your favorite coffee for a comforting way to start your day.
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There’s nothing quite like a turmeric coffee for a cozy, comforting morning. The warm blend of spices can be added to your latte, cappuccino, espresso, or simple mug of black coffee.
Love latte? You might also like to try my Praline Latte and Pumpkin Spice Latte recipes!
Why add turmeric?
According to Healthline, turmeric contains curcumin, a compound known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It’s been linked to potential benefits for conditions like heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, arthritis, and even cancer.
Curcumin is not easily absorbed by the body, but when combined with black pepper, which contains piperine, absorption increases by up to 2000%. So, adding black pepper to your turmeric latte enhances its health benefits.
Why I love this recipe
I love this turmeric latte because the warmth of the spices blends perfectly with the frothy milk. It is one of my favorite drinks to make when the weather turns chilly each winter.
Ingredients
- turmeric powder
- ground cinnamon
- ground black pepper
- pumpkin pie spice
- coffee
- milk or creamer of choice
Step by step
- In a small bowl, mix the turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and pumpkin spice.
- Pour your brewed coffee into a mug and stir in one teaspoon of sugar (or sweeten to taste). Then, add the spice blend to your coffee and mix well.
- Froth your milk and pour it into the mug. Stir everything together and enjoy your Turmeric Latte!
Tips for best results
- Stir the latte well to prevent the spices from settling at the bottom of the cup.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more or less sugar.
- Make sure the spices are fully dissolved by stirring frequently, especially if drinking slowly.
Variations
You can change the milk in this latte to oat milk, coconut milk, or creamer of your choice. You can also experiment with adding other warm spices like ground ginger instead of the pumpkin pie spice.
Adding coconut oil to the coffee can help with the absorption of the curcumin in the turmeic according to some (and it makes your lips soft and moisturized as a bonus!)
Storage
If you make an extra spice blend and store it in an airtight container for up to a month, you can easily prepare a turmeric latte without measuring it each time. Keep it in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.
For the latte, it’s best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a day or two and reheated.
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Turmeric Coffee
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
My Turmeric Latte, also known as “golden milk,” is a healthy and flavorful drink that adds some spice to your morning coffee and gets your turmeric at the same time!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- coffee
- milk or creamer
Instructions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and pumpkin spice to create your spice blend.
- Pour the brewed coffee into a mug and stir in one teaspoon of sugar (or sweeten to taste). Then, add the spice blend to the coffee and mix well.
- Froth the milk or creamer and pour it into the mug. Stir and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: none
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 23
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 2.1 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.8 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
great addition to my morning coffee, thank you!
Can I add cumin to this?
Hi Donn, I haven’t tried it but it sounds like it would work! If you try please let me know!
This is a wonderfully delicious way to add turmeric to your day! Thank you!
I’m glad you enjoyed it Linda!
this was really good! Love it!
I love this…and have switched it up, by leaving out the pumpkin spice and added orange rind…. or you could switch it out for anything you might think of.
But, I have a question, would it need to be changed if put in the coffee maker with the grounds to brew 8 cups of coffee…. 2 teaspoons added to the grounds so that it’s already in your cup of coffee.