Golden Milk, or Haldi Doodh, comes from Ayurvedic tradition and goes back centuries, long before it showed up on coffee shop menus. It's a warming, anti-inflammatory ritual used to soothe the body, aid digestion, and promote deep rest.
Making it from scratch with raw turmeric powder can be tricky, though. It can stain your countertops yellow, taste gritty, or come on too strong. At Yerba Buena Tea Co., we created a better way.
The secret is in the blend
Instead of plain turmeric, we use our organic Turmeric Spice blend as the base, and that one swap solves the flavor problem.
Raw turmeric can be bitter. So we blend organic turmeric root with naturally sweet Rooibos and Honeybush, creamy Coconut flakes, and warming Chai spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger). The cup comes out rich and layered without leaning on sugar.
The science of the steep
You might notice a pinch of black pepper in our blend. That pepper earns its place. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which is difficult for the body to absorb on its own. The piperine in black pepper increases the absorption of curcumin by up to 2000%.
Curcumin is also fat-soluble, so we recommend a milk with some fat, like coconut milk or whole milk, to get the most out of your cup.
Customize your cup
Our Turmeric Spice is the classic choice for a creamy, cozy evening latte (it's caffeine-free!), but we blend a couple of options for other moods:
- For morning energy, add a teaspoon of our Assam Black Tea to the brew for a "Dirty Golden Chai" that wakes you up.
- For a zesty kick, swap the base for our Turmeric Lemon Ginger. It makes a lighter, brighter latte that tastes like a creamy lemon tart.
Ready to glow? Grab your favorite mug and follow the simple recipe below.
