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    Home » Drinks » Dairy-Free Turmeric & Black Pepper Latte

    Published: Dec 24, 2019 · Modified: Sep 21, 2021 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Dairy-Free Turmeric & Black Pepper Latte

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    a hand pouring Iced Golden Milk from a bottle into a glass and text at the top
    one glass filled with Iced Golden Milk and 2 cinnamon sticks in it
    a hand pouring Iced Golden Milk from a bottle into a glass and text at the top

    Vegan Golden Milk is an ancient health-boosting drink that also tastes delicious! This iced turmeric latte mix is spiced with black pepper, is dairy-free and caffeine-free.

    one glass filled with Iced Golden Milk and 2 cinnamon sticks in it

    Table of Contents

    • Haldi ka Doodh gets a facelift!
    • Golden Milk is truly golden!
    • Trending now
    • Benefits of Turmeric
    • Turmeric anti-inflammatory drink!
    • Golden Milk benefits
    • How to make vegan golden milk:
    • Dairy-Free Turmeric & Black Pepper Latte | Iced Golden Milk

    Haldi ka Doodh gets a facelift!

    The famous Indian beverage - Haldi ka Doodh has gotten a western makeover in the 21st century!

    The same drink that our parents would force us to have before going to bed or when we would suffer from cold or cough has gotten itself a new name - Golden Milk!

    It has a huge fan following today and there are all kinds of versions of it. In fact, it was touted as the "Drink of the Year" multiple times.

    That is not surprising to me at all as we have been consuming this drink for generations and is also mentioned in the Ayurveda. 

    a hand adding freshly crushed pepper over a glass of Iced Golden Milk

    Golden Milk is truly golden!

    Today, people across the globe are raving about the healing properties of turmeric, something our parents already knew. This drink is extremely common and normal in an Indian household.

    It's a go-to tonic for a sore throat or a good night's sleep. Though sometimes infused with ginger powder to increase the potency of the concoction, there's no denying the anti-inflammatory properties of plain Turmeric Milk.

    Back then, I never really understood the science behind this drink or even the power of Turmeric. Spices like turmeric and ginger are widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries in India. Foods like these have proven to have healing properties.

    Just a teaspoon of turmeric a day keeps inflammation, toxins, and pain away. It's a good ingredient to include in one's regular diet. 

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    Benefits of Turmeric

    • anti-inflammatory properties
    • antioxidant properties
    • Can be used to treat skin wounds
    • may help build a stronger immune system
    • may help lower cholesterol
    • is used in home-made skincare remedies 
    • can be used as a natural food color

    All of these points listed above come from how we use Turmeric in India - mostly in homemade remedies. These are not statements made by health professionals and do not constitute medical advice of any sort.

    a hand pouring Iced Golden Milk from a bottle into a glass

    Turmeric anti-inflammatory drink!

    All this time, I have been making Turmeric latte using whole milk, however, this time I wanted to share a dairy-free recipe for all my vegan friends.

    This Turmeric Latte recipe is made of coconut milk and black pepper. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin which is responsible for its incredible health benefits.

    Adding black pepper to this drink improves the bioavailability of curcumin.

    Golden Milk (similar to Moon milk) is undoubtedly one of the healthiest drinks around! Still, need a reason to make this beverage? Read on.

    Golden Milk benefits

    • For a good night sleep
    • relieves from a sore throat, cough, frequent colds & gastrointestinal issues
    • reduced inflammation
    • improves memory
    • promotes digestion
    • boosts your immune system
    • improves bone health
    • for weight loss

    top angle shot of Iced Golden Milk in a glass

    How to make vegan golden milk:

    1. Add vegan milk to a pan and warm it for 2 minutes. I have used coconut milk (from a carton not can). 
    2. Then add coconut cream and mix it together.
    3. Continue to simmer for another minute.
    4. Add turmeric powder, freshly crushed black pepper, ginger powder, and cinnamon powder.
    5. Whisk it all together and turn off the gas at the first boil.
    6. Sieve the milk if needed.
    7. Thick and creamy Turmeric Latte is ready.

    3 image collage showing how to make Iced Golden Milk

    Serving suggestions:

    You can enjoy this drink hot or cold. Once you have prepared the drink following the above steps, pour it in serving glasses, garnish with few strands of saffron and crushed black pepper before enjoying this hot beverage.

    Or, allow it to cool down before storing it in the refrigerator. Once chilled, pour in serving glasses and serve after garnishing it with saffron strands and black pepper.

    You can have this turmeric latte mix for breakfast and/or just before going to bed. You can also make this using any dairy/non dairy milk. 

    One popular home remedy is to have this turmeric milk for cough and for inflammation. 

    2 glasses of Iced Golden Milk with cinnamon sticks in it

    Turmeric spice is easily available at all leading grocery stores besides the Indian stores and on Amazon. However, making it at home is very simple and beneficial - Step By Step Process To Take Turmeric Powder At Home. 

    Wondering how else to use turmeric in your kitchen? Add them to curries, gravies, rice dishes, pasta, smoothies, etc. Here are some of my favorite turmeric recipes.

    Vegan Pistachios & Dill flavored Turmeric Brown Rice

    Aromatic Turmeric Pilaf with Black Chana

    Achari Aloo Capsicum | Pickled Potato Bell Peppers

    2 glasses of turmeric latte with cinnamon sticks in them

    If you do try this Turmeric Latte or any other recipe from the blog, please let me know. I welcome your comments, star ratings, tweaks, and suggestions.

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    one glass filled with Iced Golden Milk and 2 cinnamon sticks in it

    Dairy-Free Turmeric & Black Pepper Latte | Iced Golden Milk

    Golden Milk is an ancient health boosting drink that also tastes delicious! This iced turmeric latte can be made in 10 minutes, is spiced with black pepper, is dairy and caffeine free. 
    4.34 from 9 votes
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    Course: beverage, Drinks
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 364.01kcal
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 1/3 cup coconut cream
    • 1 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp crushed black pepper
    • 1 tsp ginger powder

    Instructions

    • Add coconut milk (from a carton not can) to a pan and warm it for 2 minutes.
    • Then add coconut cream and mix it together.
    • Continue to simmer for another minute.
    • Add turmeric powder, freshly crushed black pepper, ginger powder and cinnamon powder.
    • Whisk it all together and turn off the gas at the first boil.
    • Sieve the milk if needed.
    • Thick and creamy Turmeric Latte is ready

    Notes

    • You can make this drink with any milk - dairy and non dairy.
    • Just skip adding the coconut cream if using any other milk. 
    • Add some sweetener like sugar, honey or maple syrup instead of coconut cream.
    • You can skip adding black pepper if you don't like the flavor. 
    • You can serve Golden milk hot or cold. 
    • You can even make this in a blender. Combine all the ingredients and pulse it together. 
    • Sieving is optional. 
    • If using canned coconut milk, thin it down by adding water and then use.
    • Freeze this to convert it into an ice cream. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 364.01kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.84g | Protein: 4.01g | Fat: 38.15g | Saturated Fat: 33.74g | Sodium: 17.14mg | Potassium: 403.85mg | Fiber: 1.49g | Sugar: 0.07g | Vitamin C: 2.25mg | Calcium: 20.34mg | Iron: 5.35mg
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    1. Irina says

      June 16, 2020 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      I remember my first attempt of making turmeric latter some time ago: it did not turn out great. Your recipe is amazing: I made it and enjoyed it so much!!!

      Reply
    2. Beth says

      June 16, 2020 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so interesting! I can't wait to give this a try!

      Reply
    3. Rika Livingston says

      June 16, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love the combination of turmeric and black pepper! So healthy too!

      Reply
    4. Jeannette says

      June 16, 2020 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      That sounds INCREDIBLE! I know I'll be getting a whole tonne of goodness from this drink. Love the coconut milk and cream to make this delicious and dairy free!

      Reply
    5. Lizet Flores de Bowen says

      June 16, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      In the winter I drink it hot, lovely flavor. But I didn't even occurred to me to drink it cold in this summer. Now we will have it in the summer too.

      Reply

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