Golden Milk

Step 1: Making Turmeric Paste:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper
• 1/2 cup of filtered water

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in a small a small sauce pan and mix well. Turn the heat to medium high and stir constantly until the mixture is a thick paste. This happens quickly so stir it constantly and don’t walk away from the pan!

Let this mixture cool and then keep it in a small jar in the fridge for when you’re ready to make a cup of golden milk.

Step 2: Making Golden Milk

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of almond milk (hemp or coconut are also good options)
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1/4 teaspoon or more of turmeric paste
• Honey to taste
• 2 drops of Thieves essential oil (optional) – makes it taste a bit like chai

Directions: Combine all the ingredients, except honey in a saucepan. Turn the heat to medium. While heating make sure to stir constantly and do not allow the mixture to boil. Remove from heat - Add honey to taste and add the essential oils if preferred. May also add a cinnamon stick or a star anise for additional flavor.