A while back one of my Facebook readers shared that her favorite warming drink in the morning is this Creamy Turmeric Tea {that she found on Mark's Daily Apple}. I had been drinking lots of my Honey-Sweetened Hot Chocolate in the mornings with a bunch of cinnamon and ginger + adding butter {or ghee} and copious amounts of coconut oil to it. Now, I LOVE LOVE LOVE my hot chocolate + it's extra delicious with cinnamon, ginger, butter and coconut oil ... but I figured I would check out the recipe my FB reader shared to change up my usual morning warming drink ... especially since everyone is talking about the health benefits of TURMERIC these days.
Since I wanted to make this drink extra nourishing, I changed it up a bit by adding pasture butter + coconut oil*. I love pasture butter for it's omega 3 fatty acids + CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) ... who am I kidding, I love it because it tastes so good and makes me feel good! But, I also love it because it's a nourishing fat and helps the body absorb minerals + it's a good source of vitamin D, E and K. Coconut oil is wonderful for so many reasons too ... I love it because it's high in lauric acid {which is also found in amazing liquid gold a.k.a breastmilk} + it has immune-boosting properties, it's naturally anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal + helps fight of yeast. And for all of my nursing mommy readers - coconut oil is SO good for you and your baby, it helps increase your lauric acid and can boost milk supply!
And of course, I couldn't make this drink without cinnamon! I LOVE cinnamon and it's warming properties, so I decided to add some. Why not? If you don't like cinnamon, just leave it out.
CREAMY TURMERIC + GINGER TEA
This warming drink is full of nourishing, immune-boosting ingredients. Enjoy a cup with someone you love. {Recipe adapted from Mark's Daily Apple}.
Equipment: Medium-Size Sauce Pan, Blender or Whisk
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- 1 cup raw milk {See Resources}, coconut milk or almond milk
- 1 cup coconut water {I like this + this} or filtered water
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger {I buy mine here}
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric {I buy mine here}
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon {I buy mine here}
- 1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper {I buy mine here}
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon local raw honey or Manuka honey
- 1-2 tablespoons pasture butter or ghee {optional, See Resources}
- 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil {optional}
1. Place all ingredients into a medium-size sauce pan. Slowly warm over medium-low heat for about 5-7 minutes {heat to your desired temperature}. If you are using coconut milk, make sure you do not boil it, it tends to become thick and unpalatable when boiled. If you're using raw milk, you'll want to heat over a lower heat so you do not destroy the beneficial properties.
2. If you are adding butter or coconut oil: Place tea into blender and blend for about 10-12 seconds, until the fats are fully incorporated and emulsified. [Note: Use CAUTION when using the blender, the tea/liquid is very hot and increases in volume when blending. Make sure to hold the lid on tight while blending or the hot air and liquid can escape making the lid pop off the blender.]
3. Serve hot. Enjoy immediately.
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Where Do I Find Bulk Spices + Herbs? My favorite source for bulk spices and herbs is Mountain Rose Herbs. They have a wonderful selection of organic spices and herbs at great prices.
OTHER WARMING DRINKS TO ENJOY:
- Sweet Butter Tea by Food Your Body Will Thank You For
- Golden Milk by Nourished Kitchen
- Turmeric Milk by Fresh Bites Daily
- Cinnamon-Thyme Tea by Recipes to Nourish
- Hot Garlic-Ginger Lemonade by Recipes to Nourish
- Chai Tea {Caffeine Free + Immune Boosting} by Recipes to Nourish
- Mexican Hot Chocolate by Recipes to Nourish
*For more info on why Pasture Butter is nourishing and good for us, click here.
*For more info on why Coconut Oil is nourishing and good for us, click here.
This post is shared at: Pennywise Platter Thursday @ The Nourishing Gourmet.
