Saffron Turmeric Latte

I am a big fan of homemade Christmas gifts, preferably edible in any form. That is why I can not withhold from you my latest discovery, which beams the loved golden milk into a completely different dimension. Because sometimes it has to be something special.

In this cold season I really like golden milk, it is so warming, calming and as proven inflammation-inhibiting. With a hint of saffron, however, it becomes a decadent delicacy, which is also pretty fine after the meal as an alternative to espresso.
For me, saffron has always had a tremendous appeal, whether it be risotto, ice cream or in cakes. I like this sweet-smelling, musty note, which lends a the precious aroma to any dish, and a touch of the orient, which the scent exudes. In addition there is a wonderful mood-lightening color, which even intensifies the warm golden color of the milk. So time for a golden milk upgrade – why did not I get there earlier?

Actually, I have even two discoveries for you, because sometimes it is simply not possible to pre-cook the turmeric paste. For the office, I therefore looked for a simpler alternative and also rounded the taste a bit at the same time. Ginger brings in a fine slightly spicy fruitiness and cinnamon makes the golden milk even a bit warmer. Don’t omit the black pepper, however – I wrote about the multiplying effect of the Turmeric by piperine before here. I can not say whether the lacking cooking process affects the healing properties of the Turmeric. It surely is no end to the enjoyment.

The result is a powder pre mix which is prepared quickly and can be simply mixed with warm plant based milk of your choice. If you still own one of these handheld milk frothers (do you remember the times in the 90ies when they* were so vogue?) that can be easily stored in the office drawer, you’ll be rewarded with a quickly made delicious Saffron Turmeric Latte. Alternatively, of course, just use the good old whisk.

And by the way, this homemade turmeric-latte mix makes a really nice Christmas present, with a handful of saffron sachets attached to it even one for special moments.

Turmeric Latte Mix

recipe for a small screw-on jar like this*:
_ 20g turmeric, ground
_ 2 heaped tsp ground cinnamon
_ 2 heaped tsp ground ginger
_ 1 heaped tsp bourbon vanilla powder
_ a few neat twirls freshly ground pepper, approx. 1 tsp
_ 1 pinch ofsalt

_ Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and fill into a small screw-on glass.Preferably store dark.

Saffron Turmeric Latte

recipe for 2 cups:
_ 1 1/2 cups plant based milk
_ 1 dash of water
_ 2 tsp turmeric-latte-mix
_ 1 sachet of saffron powder à 0,125g
_ sweetner as desired (honey, coconut blossom sugar, etc)

_ Heat the plant based milk as desired with a shot of water.If you like, you can also add a dash of coconut milk to make the drink even more creamy (and the yellow even brighter).
_ Add the turmeric-latte mix and a sachet of saffron powder.
_ Froth with whisk or frother.
_Sweeten as desired.

Voilà! Fill into a beautiful glass, sit back and enjoy.

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