Turmeric Chai Latte

Most powdered turmeric has been cooked and pulverized which contributes to some of its most powerful nutrients being lost in the processing and creating quite a different flavour to the fresh root. This recipe is the quickest and easiest Turmeric Chai Latte recipe that features turmeric at its healthiest.

Recipe by Sherry Strong (www.sherrystrong.com). She is an author, chef, nutritionist and has developed food philosophies that eliminate nutritional confusion and help people return to eating real food with real joy for a real life.

Ingredients (Makes 2 cups):

2 Tbsp Earth’s Choice Turmeric Paste (use less if you like a more subtle version)

1⁄2 cup hot water

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1⁄2 tsp ground cardamon

1 cup water

1 cup Earth’s Choice Coconut Milk (blend in case solids have separated)

1 Tbsp coconut palm sugar

Instructions:

  1. Place spices in 1⁄2 cup of hot water and steep for 3 mins.
  2. Bring 1 cup water just to the boil.
  3. Add turmeric, coconut milk, coconut palm sugar and spice mixture and bring to a simmer.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Strain turmeric mixture, stir well & enjoy.