Golden milk is part of the sweeping sensationalized attention to health foods that is common of American culture. Sometimes it is easy to get swept up in fads that feel ever-changing. New super foods are introduced every week, touting health benefits that may or may not be accurate. Occasionally however, you will find a fad with roots that are deeply grounded in the past, just like Golden Milk.

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What Hindi speakers call “haldi doodh,” we English speakers call Golden Milk. At its base and ancient form, golden milk is simply a cup of milk and a tablespoon of turmeric- the milk acting only as a vessel to deliver the turmeric to your body. In America, we have spruced it up a little bit, making this not only a drink with supposed health benefits, but a frothy, creamy, indulgent drink that anyone can love. A common alternative to golden milk in Indian cultures is to simply add turmeric to hot tea. This practice of combining turmeric with a drink is nothing new, but Golden Milk as we Americans know it is a much more recent invention.

Turmeric has been present in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. This is a holistic, whole-body healing system based on the idea that the balance between mind, body, and spirit are what keep us well was developed in India thousands of years ago. This methodology relies heavily on natural sources of medicine to help prevent and cure illnesses. The addition of plant milks and oils to the Ayurvedic drink haldi doodh is a Western thing designed to help mask the earthy or “medicinal” taste of just mixing turmeric with milk.

What’s in it?

Our Organic Golden Milk blend is made of Organic Ground Turmeric, Organic Vietnamese Cinnamon, Organic Black Pepper, and Organic Ground Ginger.

Flavor Profile

Our Organic Golden Milk is sweet and earthy, with a little bit of a pleasant bite from the black pepper.

Where to Use

Use this Organic Golden Milk blend to make some of the most delicious golden milk you have ever tasted. On the other hand, you can use it in cooking generally too! It’s not just for drinking, as it is great in savory recipes including hearty, creamy soups and with pasta dishes. It goes nicely with vegetable-based dishes, like a hot pan of roasted vegetables or even just a microwaved bag of frozen carrots that you’re making up quick for snacking!

This blend is also good for some sweeter recipes, like muffins or carrot cake. Try it in cookie recipes, maybe even in things like snickerdoodle cookies! Get experimenting and see where this sweet, earthy flavor can shine in your baking.

Our recipe for Golden Milk features this delicious blend, but be sure to add that teaspoon of vanilla extract for an even sweeter golden milk experience.

Can I Drink Golden Milk Every Day?

You certainly can, but should you? Eating or drinking the same things every day might not be the best thing for your health, as you need a good variety to live a healthy life. Golden Milk isn’t as bad for you as say, vodka, but just like everything else it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Helpful Hints

Golden Milk is a very flavorful blend. Start with a little bit and remember you can always add more if you want more flavor, but you can never pull the spices back out of the pot! As always, taste as you cook.

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