I first learned about this Golden Milk recipe in my very first yoga teacher training in 2014; we were practicing Ashtanga for sometimes 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, and at one point I could barely move my arms. I asked one of my teachers what to do about the soreness, and she put her hands on my exhausted shoulders and said “make some Golden Milk, drink a little every night” and smiled like she had just shared a major secret with me…. (and boy did she ever!!)

As the tonic began to boil I remember realizing why it was called golden milk (the turmeric mixed with the coconut milk creates the most beautiful vibrant gold color!) but I also remember watching the chunks of root swirling around in the pot wondering how in the world this odd mix of ingredients was going to make me feel better.. but low and behold.. it worked wonders!

 What You’ll Need:

1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk, preferably organic coconut milk or almond milk

1 cinnamon stick

1 piece of turmeric thinly sliced

1 piece ginger, unpeeled, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon honey (optional)

1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil

1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Ground cinnamon