Turmeric latte
If you are looking for an alternative to a traditional caffé latte, perhaps something without caffeine to enjoy in the evening, you should try this delicious, golden turmeric latte. Spiced with fresh turmeric and ginger and sweetened with light agave syrup and vanilla powder, this latte has a well-rounded, warming flavour that packs a bit of heat. Since the drink can be served both hot and iced, you can enjoy it all year round, no matter the temperature.
Ingredients
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Lactose free milk
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300 ml |
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Water
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100 ml |
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Finely grated turmeric – Please note! It stains a lot.
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1 tbsp |
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Finely grated fresh ginger
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1 tbsp |
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Light agave syrup
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1 tbsp |
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Vanilla powder
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½ tsp |
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Freshly ground 5 pepper mix
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Tips
The flavours of our simple turmeric latte recipe depend, in large part, on the quality of the fresh produce. Finding the best fresh turmeric and ginger at the shop is easy with these tips. For both types of roots, you will want to find ones that are firm to the touch and have smooth, unwrinkled skin. Dried and soft roots with wrinkly skin indicate that they have been sitting in the shop for a while, dehydrating and losing both taste and fragrance. While ginger can be found in most regular shops, you may need to hit up your local Asian market or speciality food store to secure fresh turmeric.
Tips
After you bring home ginger and turmeric you can store it in three different ways to keep it fresh. If you plan to use all of it quickly, you can keep it on the countertop for up to 7 days. If you have no concrete plans for how to use it all, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This way they should last for at least 3 weeks. You can also choose to store turmeric and ginger in your freezer where they will keep for up to 3 months. The most important thing to remember is to not peel turmeric or ginger until you are planning to use it.
Tips
Since fresh turmeric stains, a lot, consider wearing plastic gloves when handling it to avoid yellow fingertips and nails. Placing any stained cutting boards in direct sunlight after cleaning will also help lessen the colour's impact.
Questions about turmeric latte
With our fresh turmeric latte recipe, it is easy to make yourself a spiced milk-based drink that can be enjoyed either hot or cold. Below, you can read answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about turmeric lattes and learn more about the drink.
What is a turmeric latte?
A turmeric latte is a milk-based drink with heaps of warming spices. While it was traditionally made in India, it has become quite popular all over the globe. The drink has a characteristic golden colour that comes from combining milk and turmeric. A turmeric latte contains fresh turmeric and ginger and is very warming and comforting. You can, however, also turn it into an iced latte if you feel like it.
How to make turmeric latte?
With our easy turmeric latte recipe, you can prepare the hot drink in under 15 minutes. Simply, combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil as you stir it, and let it boil at low heat for a few minutes and stir it occasionally. Strain the mixture and serve the latte hot with a dash of pepper on top or make it into an iced turmeric latte if you are in the mood for something more refreshing.
Do turmeric lattes have caffeine?
Turmeric lattes do not contain any caffeine. Since it is made from milk, water, fresh turmeric and ginger, light agave syrup, and vanilla powder, there are no natural caffeine sources in it. However, if you would like to introduce some caffeine into your turmeric drink, it is possible to add coffee to our recipe for turmeric latte.
What does turmeric latte taste like?
Turmeric lattes tastes of earthy, warming spices with hints of bitterness and citrus. Since our turmeric and ginger latte is made using fresh turmeric and ginger, it packs a lot of big flavours. The light agave syrup and vanilla powder sweeten the drink and balance the pungent, fresh ingredients. As the drink is milk-base, it has a velvety, round mouthfeel.
Nutritional values
Nutritional value, per
178 Kcal
| Fibre | 0.8 gram fibers |
| Protein | 10.8 gram |
| Carbohydrates | 30.2 gram |
| Fat | 1.3 gram |
Spiced ginger turmeric latte
Our recipe for turmeric latte lets you enjoy a spicy milk-based drink with heaps of bright flavours from both fresh turmeric and ginger. The light agave syrup and vanilla powder with their floral undertones add a mild sweetness to the drink that perfectly rounds out the natural, spicy bitterness of the fresh turmeric. This makes drinking the spiced turmeric latte a well-rounded and warming experience. To add a final touch of heat, garnishing the homemade vanilla turmeric latte with a bit of 5 pepper mix blend is the final touch and leaves you with a warm feeling inside.
Enjoy a turmeric and ginger latte for breakfast alongside our equally bright, exotic, and colourful smoothie bowl or serve it with a tender and moist butter cake with saffron for a combination of afternoon treats that is a little different, and a lot more yellow, than usual.
Fresh ginger and turmeric
The best turmeric latte recipe is one that uses high-quality, fresh ingredients. This makes for a drink with bigger, bolder, and brighter flavours. Fresh turmeric has more citrus notes compared to turmeric powder as well as a more peppery kick reminiscent of Sichuan pepper. Fresh ginger, too, is slightly peppery and has a spicy, yet sweet taste that adds a characteristic aroma. As such, using freshly grated ginger and turmeric root gives this ginger turmeric latte a flavour profile with a lot of complexity.
Has this turmeric latte made you curious about other kind of spiced latte drinks? Have a look at our chai latte made with black tea and a beautiful selection of spices. The spices used in this hot drink include cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and star anise, and the flavour profiles of the turmeric drink and chai latte are different enough that both can be part of your hot beverage rotation.
Enjoy a turmeric latte hot or cold
A turmeric and ginger latte can be enjoyed hot or cold, depending on your personal preferences and perhaps the temperature. For an extra frothy, hot latte, use a milk frother or blend the finished mixture in a blender until it is deliciously fluffy.
If you want to use this recipe to make an iced turmeric latte, allow for at least 30 minutes to cool. After you have prepared and strained the turmeric milk mixture, pour it into a glass jar and refrigerate until cold. When the temperature is cold enough for you, fill two tall glasses with ice and pour the turmeric latte over it. Enjoy your iced turmeric latte immediately.
Experiment with adding coffee
If the selling point of turmeric lattes not containing caffeine made you a little less interested in trying it out, you will be pleased to hear that it is quite possible to mix up this recipe for turmeric latte by adding coffee. Adding coffee changes the vivid colour slightly, making it a bit browner in its hue. But it also puts the latte in spiced turmeric latte and makes the drink the perfect option for people who need a little coffee to get going in the morning.
Simply add about ¾ tsp instant coffee (or espresso powder if you enjoy a more intense coffee flavour) or 1/3 dl brewed coffee or espresso to the mixture as you boil it to infuse the turmeric drink with a subtle coffee flavour and a bit of caffeine.
