This cozy turmeric latte, also known as a golden latte or golden milk, is warm, creamy, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper. It comes together in minutes on the stovetop and makes a warming drink that’s perfect for mornings or evening wind-downs. You’ll also find a homemade turmeric latte mix in this post, so you can whip up a golden latte anytime.
Hands up if you love a turmeric latte 🙋🏻♀️
Where are my fellow golden milk lovers at?! Oh heyyyyy, there you are!
I love a gently-sweetened turmeric latte as much as the next Nutrition Lady. You know what I don't love? Forking over my hard-earned dollars for an often mediocre golden latte at a coffee shop. I also feel this way about my favorite oat milk matcha latte, or an adaptogen-loaded maca latte.
The coffee shop people don't want you to know this, but I've cracked the code for an incredible homemade Turmeric Latte recipe you can make at home.
Also? I've done some super complex recipe math for you and figured out how to make this recipe in bulk, because who has time for measuring out tiny amounts of spices each time you've got a hankering for a nice mug of golden milk? Not this lady!
All it will take is a few minutes of your time to stir together a batch of Turmeric Latte Mix, and a couple of minutes more to make each golden latte.
Let's make turmeric latte mix together!
Step 1: combine your spices
Combine the spices in a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
That's it. You're done.
Step 2: make your turmeric latte
When you're ready to make yourself a cozy and soothing warm golden milk drink, all you need to do is whisk some of the turmeric latte mix into the milk of your choice, heat it on the stove top until steaming, add a touch of sweetener (a smidge of honey is my jam) and there ya go.
I find that ½-1 teaspoon of turmeric latte mix is perfect for my own tastes - a little goes a long way.
The step-by-step
Scoop out a teaspoon or so (depending on how many lattes you're making) of turmeric latte mix and place into a saucepan.
Add a splash of your milk of choice (I use oat milk here) and whisk to combine.
Add the remaining milk, then gently heat your turmeric latte until the milk is steaming.
Pour into a mug, add sweetener if desired, and enjoy!
Quick and Easy Turmeric Latte
Ingredients
Turmeric Latte Mix
- 5 Tablespoons ground turmeric
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
To Make a Turmeric Latte
- 1 ½ cups milk of choice I like oat milk
- 1 teaspoon turmeric latte mix
- 1 teaspoon honey or other liquid sweetener
Instructions
To Make Turmeric Latte Mix
- In a bowl combine turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and black pepper. Whisk to combine. Transfer to a glass jar with a lid.5 Tablespoons ground turmeric, 3 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
To Make a Turmeric Latte
- Place a splash of the milk and ½ - 1 teaspoon of turmeric latte mix in a small pot. Whisk to combine.1 ½ cups milk of choice, 1 teaspoon turmeric latte mix
- Add the remaining milk, whisk to combine, and heat over medium-high heat until steaming.
- Carefully pour into a mug, add sweetener of choice, and enjoy!1 teaspoon honey
Notes
- Nutrition values are an estimate only and are based on the mix only, not the added milk.
Taly says
Hi. This is my 4th time making your recipe. I LOVE IT. I put everyday one tablespoon of it in my coffee latte. It's heavenly!
I even gave a decorated jar of it to a grieving friend!! Thank you!!
Katie Trant says
Hey Taly! I'm so glad to hear that you love this turmeric latte mix as much as I do!
Jill says
Delicious! I make a huge batch, strain it through a cheesecloth draped over a colander and have enough for five days of bliss!
Katie Trant says
Five days of bliss! What a delight 🙂
Colleen says
How do you do this with fresh tuermeric and ginger root.? thanks
Katie Trant says
You don't... this recipe uses ground, dried spices as it's a mix you make up in bulk and have on hand for whenever you want to make a golden latte.
Taly says
I use my ninja in drying mode to dry the turmeric roots my husband bought by mistake. For sure you could do that with ginger roots too.
Didi says
I generally fall with these recipes but this one was fabulous. Thanks a lot!!!
Dan from Platter Talk says
I put this tumeric latte mix together last night to have read for a Sunday morning treat. I am currently in aromatic heaven! Looking forward to enjoying more of this warm hug in a mug throughout the rest of this winter season and beyond.
Susie says
So happy to have found this recipe. I have been trying to find a way to get 1/4 tsp daily of tumeric. And if I did my math correctly and use 1 tsp per latte…I will achieve that nutrition goal. Thank you!
Katie Trant says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Liz says
Just finished my first mug from my first batch - it was delicious. I found that regular oat milk has enough natural sweetness that I didn't want to add any other sweetener. I can't wait to share gift batches of this with friends & family. Thank you!
Leesa says
This sounds amazing. I am trying to be healthier, and want to start including all these ingredients into my daily life. One question, please--I never have milk at home (of any kind) can I add this to my hot tea (or coffee in a pinch, I guess)? Then maybe add in a tsp of coconut oil (or what would you suggest)? Would I still get the health benefits?
Katie Trant says
You could definitely add a pinch to your tea! Sometimes I even add a half teaspoon or so into a smoothie.
Renee says
Delicious, my friends and I enjoyed it. Thank you!
Karen says
I've been contemplating making my own, as I've been buying one already made up. I'm going to take the ingredients from one brand to make my own.. this recipe will help me. I'm going to add organic mesquite powder to mine as a sweetener etc.
Thank you, I will use this as a guide.
🙂
Geoffrey McKinnon says
Superb and so so easy
Emily says
This is perfect for a chilly afternoon. I was craving something and couldn't figure out what, and then I remembered this recipe and put together a jar of the latte mix. Exactly what I wanted.
Kimberly Adkison says
Thanks for the update Katie. I've been meaning to make this for quite awhile but never got around to it. Saw this pop back up on the blog and made it right away. Love it! Perfect afternoon treat/pick-me-up. I hardly ever buy them at the coffee shops because they're so expensive. It is great having a delicous option to make at home. I'm going to buy some nice jars and give this mix as gifts this season. We all need this while we're hunkered-down this winter. Thanks as always for your thoughtful, funny and inspiring posts and recipes.
Sophia says
Can I use ground "roasted" ginger instead? That's all I have in my pantry right now. Is regular ground ginger better than roasted?
Katie Trant says
I honestly have no idea, Sofia. I've never seen roasted ginger before. I think if it's powdered ginger and still has a nice ginger flavour, it's probably fine.
Me says
HELLO! We (me and someone else) are making this right now ! HOW FUN!
Katie Trant says
Yay! Let me know how it turned out.
Michelle says
I have just regular black pepper it's not freshly ground. I'm on a super tight budget will I still get the health effects? And will the pepper drown out the other flavors? It sounds so strong. Otherwise the recipe sounds amazing can't wait to try and thanks for the helpful hint that I need a full fat to better absorb the turmeric!
Katie Trant says
Regular black pepper is fine! It definitely doesn't drown out the other flavours, and is just a tiny amount compared to the other spices. I hope you enjoy this recipe 🙂
Kaz says
Hi Katie, this looks delicious and I can't wait to try it. Do the cloves and black pepper need to ground finely or is coarse okay too?
Katie Trant says
Hey Kaz, I recommend the spices are finely ground as the mixture isn't strained before drinking.
Ko says
I was sceptical at first cos I've never managed to make a good tasting turmeric latte at home but this recipe is just excellent!! I love the fact that you make the pre-mix and then, just add a teaspoon to milk as and when you need a cuppa!
Germaine says
Made this numerous times just the last couple months & it has become a favourite for my partner & I! I add extra cinnamon, ginger & pepper for personal preference. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Amy says
Hi! Do you think I need to drink the "sludge" to get the health benefits? I find the experience much nicer after passing through a seive but don't want to miss out. Thanks!
Katie Trant says
Hmm, good question. I'd say the more turmeric you actually consume the better, but if you prefer drinking it after you strain it, then go for it!
Donna says
I followed your recipe. Tasted the mix and thought it needed a touch of salt. I know, unusual! Added some chia seeds to thicken the latte. Whizzed it up in the Nutri Bullet. Gave it a taste and added some vanilla extract. A dash of cinnamon on top. Voila!
Katie Trant says
I sometimes add a pinch of salt to a glass of water with lemon. It totally hits the spot!
Sara says
This is excellent! I'm obsessed. Thank you for this yummy recipe.
BETty says
Just made it and it’s great! I used a higher grade raw powdered turmeric that was in my fridge. I also added a teaspoon of vanilla powder. Just made a cup and put a splash of organic eggnog in it- it’s delicious folks!
Patrick Murphy says
Looks interesting. If giving as a gift, how long will the mixture stay fresh?
Katie Trant says
It lasts for quite some time. The herbs eventually lose flavour and potency, but realistically you can have this stuff in your cupboard for months on end.
Victoria says
Do i need to get special turmeric powder for this mix?
Katie Trant says
Nope! Just regular turmeric powder.
Riza Ong says
What type of tumeric powder do i use for this mix? The tumeric from the spice isle in supermarket? or some other tumeric speicalized powder?
Katie Trant says
Just the regular turmeric powder from the supermarket is totally fine!
Gloria says
Great! It tastes very similar to the store- bought one that I didn't want to keep using as it has all these miscellaneous filler ingredients. This is such a great 'clean' option and tastes great!
Angie says
? What about adding ground flax seed?
Katie Trant says
I mean, you *could* but I personally don't enjoy drinking a latte with flax in it. It'd definitely change the texture!
Cherie Wolfe says
I'm super excited to try this! I've been looking for a recipe instead of the expensive premade packages. Super excited to try this out! I'm a little nervous too but excited and hopeful to like it! If anything, I'll make myself like it hahahaha thanks for doing the math for us
Katie Trant says
Good luck! Let me know how it turns out 🙂
Katie Trant says
How did it turn out, Cherie?!
Nicky says
Thank you for this delicious recipe. A friend made me golden milk recently which was based on a paste. This turmeric chai is Devine with the extra spices. We drink low fat milk and I don’t have coconut oil at hm so added a teaspoon of olive oil when cooking to get the oil needed for absorption.
Deanne barraco says
I had a Turmeric tea at my friends house and really enjoyed it. When I looked into buying it, it ran around 65.00, for a small container. I saw your mix and decided to try it instead of buying the pre-made version. Your recipe tastes very close, I use water, heavy cream and monk fruit, so good!!! Thank you!
Katie Trant says
No need to buy expensive turmeric latte mix when it's so easy to make your own! Glad you enjoyed this one - I've never tried monk fruit before, I must look into it.
Emily says
I’ve been looking for a way to cut down on caffeine AND stop spending silly money on shop bought lattes and this totally hits the spot.
Nitin says
Wow! I didn't know making a turmeric latte mix was so easy. Thanks HNL for this easy to make simple recipe.
William Trant says
It's not a tumor!!! It's a Turmeric Latte! Such a tasty treat! I just love it! If I never had another pumpkin spice latte in my life I'd be ok because of this wonderful concoction!
Pamela says
Super yummy!!
Becky says
Perfect for these rainy Vancouver days!
Cammy says
This is amazing!
Sustainable Cooks - Sarah says
What a delicious combination and no one needs to know that it is healthy to boot!
Dennis says
I'm a big latte fan and this recipe has some of my favourite spices. A little touch of cane sugar for me.
Thanks Katie
Dennis Krochak says
I'm a real latte fan and these are all the spices that I love. A little touch of cane sugar for my sweet tooth. Thanks Katie.
Kathy says
Love tumeric lattes, especially as the temperature drops. Sweet and satisfying!!
Alison says
Love this so much! My go-to afternoon pick-me-up.
Maclean says
This is all sorts of good!
Thank you from Vancouver!
Katie Trant says
You're so welcome!
kellie@foodtoglow says
This would indeed make a great gift, Nutrition Lady. What do you think of using an organic coconut milk powder so that you just have to add hot water?
Katie Trant says
I did see some recipes out there that include coconut milk and I think it's a good idea. It's not something I have around (or know that I can easily find round these parts) plus I'm really having a moment with oat milk these days, so that's what I'm sticking to for now.
Ceri says
This is such a fabulous idea, and the end result looks so creamy! I'll be making some up for myself to take to work I recon! Never mind presents... 😉 x
Katie Trant says
I think the oat milk does wonders for the creamy texture. It's definitely my go-to plant-based milk these days.
Tessa says
I cheated and added turmeric to my Chai Latte mix (which is from Salt Spring Island and almost identical to your recipe) and my Stockholm tea, and thought it was very good. I seem to remember that turmeric was known for it’s health benefits a long time ago. Thanks, Katie. Not being a coffee house person, I would never have tried this on my own
Katie Trant says
Clever cheat! If the spices are essentially the same, why not take the shortcut?!
Casey the College Celiac says
Love how simple this is! Definitely perfect for cold winter days...
Katie Trant says
Simple and delicious! A perfect afternoon warm-me-up for sure!