Turmeric Latte (Golden Milk Recipe) - Real + Vibrant (2024)

Published: Oct 14, 2019 · Updated: Nov 26, 2022 by Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC · 97 Comments

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Creamy turmeric latte, also known as golden milk or turmeric milk, is a delicious warming Indian beverage. Made with hints of warming spices, you'll love this simple recipe with a handful of ingredients.

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In Hindi, golden milk is called "haldi ka doodh" ("haldi means turmeric and "doodh" means milk). Also known as turmeric milk, this warming beverage is made with hints of warming spices.

This recipe is especially close to my heart because I grew up drinking this. My mom would make me a cup of golden milk before I'd go to bed.

What you'll need

This easy golden milk recipe can be enjoyed anytime. It also makes a delicious nighttime beverage to unwind. You'll need the following ingredients:

Milk: Turmeric milk is traditionally made with whole milk but can easily be substituted with dairy-free milk, such as almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
Ground turmeric
Ground cinnamon
Ginger: Fresh or ground ginger both work well.
Black pepper
Sweetener: Both honey and maple syrup add natural sweetness.

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How to make a turmeric latte

Detailed ingredient measurements, instructions, and notes can be found on theprintablerecipe card at the bottom of the page. Here’s a summary:

1. Combine ingredients: In a small saucepan, whisk milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper. Bring it to a simmer.

2. Simmer: Lower the heat and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add sweetener, if using.

3. Strain and serve: Using a strainer, pour into two cups.

I love topping my latte with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or these beautiful dried rose petals.

Pro tip: To create a frothy beverage, use a milk frother or pour the mixture into a blender and blend until frothy.

Top tips and suggestions

Milk: The type of milk will affect the taste and texture. For instance, coconut milk will make your latte creamier, but also add a coconut flavor. I use almond milk or oat milk since both have a neutral flavor.
Fresh ginger: When using fresh ginger, use a grater for a stronger taste. When you're ready to serve, be sure to use a strainer.
Make it frothy: To make it frothy, use a milk frother or a blender. Note that turmeric will easily stain your blender so be sure to rinse it with soap and warm water right after using.
Iced turmeric latte: Enjoy it iced by pouring it over a cup of ice, especially during the warmer months.
Store for later: Pour into an air-tight glass jar and store in the fridge for a day.

Frequently asked questions

How much turmeric does the latte need? A little goes a long way. You only need ⅛ teaspoon per serving.

Does it contain coffee? No.

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Editor's note: This recipe was originally published on February 26, 2018. Since then, it’s been freshened up with new pictures, commentary, and made even more delicious.

Turmeric Latte (Golden Milk)

5 from 102 votes

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Prep time: 2 minutes minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes minutes

Total time: 12 minutes minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 48kcal

Author: Sapana Chandra

Creamy turmeric latte, also known as golden milk or turmeric milk, is a delicious warming Indian beverage. Made with hints of warming spices, you'll love this simple recipe with a handful of ingredients.

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups almond milk
▢ ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
▢ ½ inch fresh ginger, grated, or ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
▢ pinch of ground cinnamon
▢ pinch of black pepper
▢ 1 teaspoon honey, optional

Optional Toppings

▢ dried rose petals
▢ ground cinnamon

Instructions

In a small saucepan, whisk milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add sweetener, if using.
Using a strainer, divide the turmeric milk into two cups.*

Notes

*To create a frothy beverage, use a milk frother or pour the mixture into a blender and blend until frothy. Note that turmeric will stain your blender, so immediately rinse it with soap and warm water.

Substitute honey with maple syrup or another sweetener , if vegan.

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Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 325mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Calcium: 300mg, Iron: 1mg

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: Indian

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About Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC

Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

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Andrea says
February 16, 2024 at 12:19 pm
I made this recipe 5 to 10 times and it is always delicious whether it's served hot or cold. I recommend adding some green cardamom pods or some black cardamom seeds on occasion. If you have leftover fresh turmeric from cooking dishes like Vietnamese Cha Ca Thang Long, a turmeric and dill fish dish, then add a few slices of fresh turmeric or grated turmeric to this milk.
It works with any kind of milk which is convenient. Although I've made this a few times I often refer back to this recipe to get the turmeric to milk proportion correct. I'll have to look into getting a frother to bring this to the next level. Thank you for the recipe.
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  February 23, 2024 at 9:35 am
  Thank you for sharing, Andrea!
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Yerica says
June 02, 2023 at 10:28 am
Wow! I’ve never tried a golden latte before now and it’s wonderful! I thought I wouldn’t care for it because in other recipes I’ve had tumeric and ginger can be so overwhelmingly strong I almost thought I didn’t like these spices, thank you for showing me how lovely they can be! This has opened up a world of recipes I want to try next!
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Chris says
February 11, 2023 at 6:42 am
Great recipe! Delicious! Thanks so much!
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Deepti says
June 24, 2022 at 11:01 pm
Delish! Thanks for the recipe; was looking for something with not too many ingredients, but authentic tasting. This is perfect! Looking forward to trying out more of your recipes!
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Haadia Amra says
June 22, 2022 at 10:46 am
Yes!I can’t wait to try this easy turmeric latte recipe.I have been waiting to try a recipe that tastes good for so long.Keep up the good work!🍃🤍
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Johanna says
May 28, 2022 at 9:58 am
Oh my goodness! I've been looking for something other than tea. And this is it! Thanks so much for sharing. I love it, it has a very organic taste feel, i can't explain it. But it most definitely easily replace my hot chocolate. I'm so in love it. 💗
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Anubha says
March 16, 2022 at 8:29 am
I bought some turmeric ginger tea recently and wanted to try out a latte recipe. Glad to come across this page. The recipe was fantastic!
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Lynda H says
January 20, 2022 at 8:03 pm
Exactly what I was looking for! One of my local coffee shops makes this and I wanted to have it as a late evening beverage. Perfect!
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Saroj Patel-Hall says
May 05, 2021 at 1:46 pm
Just made and drank this - absolutely delicious! Made it in a milk frother and topped it with a line of ground cinnamon and a line of dried rose petals - so pretty.
Thank you for sharing the recipe Sapana. Going to try your other recipes too.
Saroj
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  June 14, 2021 at 6:54 pm
  So happy to hear, Saroj!
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Halley says
February 17, 2021 at 4:52 pm
I make this all the time, delicious!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  February 23, 2021 at 11:54 pm
  Yay! So happy to hear, Halley!
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mandeelyn says
January 17, 2021 at 6:21 am
yum followed the directions! I used almond milk and ground ginger
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Kathleen Bieke says
January 10, 2021 at 7:45 pm
My first non-tea type hot drink and it was delicious! I used a mini-frother to give it a creamy latte consistency and sweetened with a tablespoon or so of maple syrup. So good!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
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  February 24, 2021 at 12:00 am
  So glad to hear you enjoyed it, Kathleen!
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Kea S says
July 12, 2020 at 1:31 pm
This is so yummy! Thank you.
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  July 13, 2020 at 12:29 pm
  Thank you so much, Kea! So glad you enjoyed it!
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adriana says
February 01, 2020 at 2:51 pm
Golden milk is such a soothing beverage I made your recipe and it is tasty!
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Erica Schwarz says
February 01, 2020 at 2:18 pm
So easy and SO delicious! Loved this recipe.
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Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
February 01, 2020 at 1:24 pm
I make turmeric latte quite often, but yours looks particularly beautiful!! Loving the decorations on top 🙂
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Beth says
February 01, 2020 at 1:08 pm
I love how simple the ingredient list is! I definitely like it frothy!
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Paula Montenegro says
February 01, 2020 at 12:18 pm
I love this latte, so delicious and easy to make! Thanks for sharing this recipe with us!
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Traci Giles says
January 05, 2020 at 6:20 pm
Can I use whole milk instead?
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- Andrea says
  February 16, 2024 at 12:09 pm
  It works with any kind of milk 🙂
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- Andrea says
  February 16, 2024 at 12:21 pm
  Yes, any kind of milk you enjoy would be delicious. However, remember to keep an eye on heating cow's milk as it can easily boil over and make a mess.
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Katie says
January 05, 2020 at 5:07 pm
So cozy and easy to make!
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Cynthia says
January 02, 2020 at 3:36 pm
I made this and it was so good. Loved the flavors and can’t believe I made this at home.
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Mary says
January 02, 2020 at 8:16 am
This is so delicious and super easy to make. I took your suggestion and used a frother, it made it extra special!
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Lauren Miller says
December 29, 2019 at 1:41 pm
I’ve tried a few turmeric milk recipes and this is hands down the very best! Thank you!
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Ray says
December 28, 2019 at 10:12 am
Loved this! Perfect for a rainy morning like today. I dusted mine with a little extra cinnamon.
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Danielle Levert says
December 27, 2019 at 11:10 am
I loved this and so did my entire family! We used almond milk and it turned out great.
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Liz Glebe says
December 26, 2019 at 10:53 am
Turned out perfect! I sweetened with maple syrup to make it vegan and it was so delicious. Tasted better than the one I had at my local coffee shop.
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Alena @ nutriciously.com says
December 18, 2019 at 4:51 am
Love love love this recipe! Your blog is full of little gems, thank you so much for your beautiful work 🙂
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  December 19, 2019 at 5:08 pm
  Thank you so much, Alena! I appreciate your feedback.
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Chloe says
December 04, 2019 at 8:05 am
This turmeric latte is perfect! I didn’t have any cinnamon on hand but it still tasted amazing!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  December 07, 2019 at 1:40 pm
  So glad you enjoyed it, Chloe!
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Dianne says
December 03, 2019 at 1:39 pm
Thank you for sharing a simple and authentic recipe that's so easy to follow!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  December 07, 2019 at 1:40 pm
  You're so welcome, Dianne! Thanks for sharing your feedback.
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Kate says
November 30, 2019 at 1:52 am
So warming and comforting! I love it when I'm feeling ill.
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  December 07, 2019 at 1:40 pm
  So happy to hear, Kate!
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Krissy Allori says
November 29, 2019 at 8:17 pm
I just love this so much. It's so warm and yummy and so healthy.
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  December 07, 2019 at 1:40 pm
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  Thank you, Krissy! So glad you enjoyed it.
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Deanne says
November 29, 2019 at 4:53 pm
Your turmeric latte was just what I needed to get cozy! Love the flavors and I had no idea it was so easy to make!!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  December 07, 2019 at 1:41 pm
  Ah that makes me happy to hear, Deanne! thank you for sharing your feedback!
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Mirlene says
November 29, 2019 at 3:48 pm
I am so looking forward to trying turmeric latte again. This recipe is so easy to follow. Simply the best!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  December 07, 2019 at 1:37 pm
  Thank you, Mirlene! I hope you enjoy this simple recipe!
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Seneca M. says
November 20, 2019 at 8:45 pm
I made this tonight and my boyfriend and I loved it! Thanks
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  December 07, 2019 at 1:37 pm
  That makes me so happy to hear, Seneca - thanks for sharing!
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Cheryl says
November 20, 2019 at 2:05 pm
This was so delicious. I'll be making this all winter long!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  December 07, 2019 at 1:39 pm
  So happy to hear, Cheryl! thank you for sharing your feedback.
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Abigail Raines says
November 19, 2019 at 11:42 am
This is the perfect copycat if not an even better version of my favorite turmeric latte! This reminds me to make the effort to make this on a daily basis!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 19, 2019 at 11:43 am
  Thanks, Abigail! This is how I grew up drinking it -- my sweet mom would make this whenever I'd get sick. A classic Indian remedy.
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Diana Reis says
November 19, 2019 at 11:38 am
Such a simple preparations and it turns out so beautiful and delicious. Thank you for this recipe.
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 19, 2019 at 11:40 am
  So happy to hear you enjoyed it, Diana! thank you for your feedback!
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Anita says
November 19, 2019 at 11:09 am
How pretty is this latte? And it's easy and healthy to boot. I wish I have some rose petals to make mine look as pretty as yours. 🙂
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 19, 2019 at 11:41 am
  Thank you, Anita! The rose petals certainly elevate it and aren't too hard to find!
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Irina says
November 19, 2019 at 11:06 am
It is just amazing! To tell the truth, I have already tried to make turmeric latte, but did not succeed last time. Thanks for your tips and detailed explanations. I am gonna make it for sure:)
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 19, 2019 at 11:41 am
  Can't wait to hear what you think, Irina! This is how I grew up drinking it.
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Alison says
November 19, 2019 at 10:53 am
This looks amazing! I have never had turmeric latte. I'm caffeine free so this looks like the perfect way to warm up this winter!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 19, 2019 at 11:03 am
  This will certainly keep you warm, Alison! Thanks for stopping by.
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Whitney says
November 17, 2019 at 6:29 am
This sounds like the perfect drink for a cold winter's morning!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 19, 2019 at 11:03 am
  Thank you, Whitney!
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Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
November 17, 2019 at 6:20 am
Turmeric is such a staple in my kitchen. I love what you did with this latte here!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 19, 2019 at 11:03 am
  Thank you, Jocelyn!
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kim says
November 17, 2019 at 4:34 am
Love this recipe! So tasty and cozy!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 19, 2019 at 11:04 am
  Thanks, Kim - so happy to hear you enjoyed it!
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Dannii says
November 17, 2019 at 1:57 am
I love ordering this in a cafe when I need a little pick me up.
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 19, 2019 at 11:04 am
  It's a great drink to for a little pick me up!
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Megan Ellam says
November 16, 2019 at 9:44 pm
Oh Sapana this recipe sounds amazing. So full of goodness and can I enjoy it on a keto diet. Thanks so much for a delicious recipe
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 19, 2019 at 11:05 am
  Thanks so much, Megan! So happy to hear you can enjoy this.
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kim says
November 12, 2019 at 5:03 am
Absolutely phenomenal! Definitely will make again. My husband LOVED it too!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 12, 2019 at 9:38 am
  I'm so happy to hear that, Kim! Thank you for your comment and review!
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Danielle Wolter says
November 12, 2019 at 3:41 am
This sounds so delicious! Definitely something I'd like to try.
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 12, 2019 at 9:38 am
  I hope you give it a try, Danielle!
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Katherine says
November 12, 2019 at 2:41 am
Such a lovely, warming and comforting drink!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 12, 2019 at 9:38 am
  Thank you, Katherine! So glad you enjoyed it.
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Michelle Miller says
November 11, 2019 at 10:58 pm
A dreamy drink! Love the rose detail. All ingredients sound like a super combination and I love turmeric! Sounds great!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 12, 2019 at 9:38 am
  It's really a delicious one and the perfect way to wind down!
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Farah says
November 11, 2019 at 10:00 pm
Not only does this recipe sound so warming and comforting and delicious, the photos are GORGEOUS. Can't wait to try this thanks for the recipe!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 12, 2019 at 9:39 am
  Thank you so much, Farah!
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Kerry says
June 08, 2019 at 10:31 am
Kind of been drinking this on repeat the last week!
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- Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
  November 12, 2019 at 9:39 am
  That makes me so happy to hear, Kerry!
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Sarah says
June 03, 2019 at 6:02 pm
Mine turned out so dreamy!
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- Sapana Chandra says
  June 05, 2019 at 11:26 am
  Yes!! Thank you for sharing!
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Jillian says
May 31, 2019 at 9:08 am
I've obsessed with this latte. It's so delicious!
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- Sapana Chandra says
  June 05, 2019 at 11:26 am
  So happy to hear!
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Sonja says
February 27, 2018 at 5:43 pm
This turned out perfect!
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- Sapana Chandra says
  February 27, 2018 at 8:24 pm
  Thank you for your feedback, Sonja - so glad you liked it!
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Cindy says
February 26, 2018 at 9:31 pm
I made this tonight and it was perfec and tasted just like the ones I’ve had at cafes. Thank you!
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- Sapana Chandra says
  February 27, 2018 at 9:01 am
  I'm so excited to hear that, Cindy! So glad you enjoyed it.
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Jenna says
February 26, 2018 at 1:05 pm
Oh my goodness, this sounds absolutely divine!
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- Sapana Chandra says
  February 26, 2018 at 1:09 pm
  Thanks, Jenna!! Let me know what you think of it!!
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Johanna says
February 26, 2018 at 10:49 am
I’ve been so excited for you to share this recipe! Making it right now. Thanks, Sapana!
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- Sapana Chandra says
  February 26, 2018 at 12:05 pm
  Thanks, Johanna! So excited to hear what you think!
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- Marvella says
  September 09, 2020 at 3:38 am
  can i just shake the milk to make them frothy?
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  - Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC says
    September 24, 2020 at 6:04 pm
    Hi Marvella! That works. You can also use the blender.
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