Ginger Turmeric Latte
A warming and vibrant latte blending fresh ginger and turmeric with creamy milk. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together fresh ginger root, fresh turmeric root, water for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 inch piece, peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger root
- 1 inch piece, peeled and thinly sliced (or 1 tsp ground turmeric) fresh turmeric root
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- a pinch black pepper
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups water with 1 inch peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger root and 1 inch peeled and thinly sliced fresh turmeric root (or 1 tsp ground turmeric). Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let steep for 10 minutes until fragrant and vibrant in color.
- Step 2: Strain the ginger-turmeric infusion into a clean saucepan, discarding solids. Add 1 cup milk and heat gently over medium-low heat until warm but not boiling, about 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, a pinch of black pepper, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until well combined and fragrant.
- Step 4: Using a milk frother or whisk, froth the latte until lightly foamy. Pour into mugs and serve warm for a soothing, soulful beverage.









