Tea Time with Jo | Golden Matcha

Ingredients:

10-12oz of Milk of your choice (I use Malk Almond Milk)

1/4 tsp of Ground Turmeric

1/4 tsp of Ground Cinnamon

1/8 tsp of Match Powder

Dash of Black Pepper (one crack of the pepper mill)

Splash of Vanilla Extract

Optional: Serving of Ginger Turmeric Tincture 

Honey to taste 

Steps:

Gently heat your milk on the stove. As the milk is warming, add the ingredients. Stir to combine or use a frother to get that beautiful foam you see in coffee shops. 

TCM Benefits: The name for this anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory beverage comes from the blend of Ayurvedic Golden Milk and Matcha. Matcha is well known for its high antioxidant content but it is considered cold in TCM which is not ideal for menstruating women or those with weak digestion. The Cinnamon and Turmeric are energetically warm which helps to balance out the cold from the Matcha. Both Cinnamon and Turmeric are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory as well as anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral. This combination is excellent for the cold winter months (helpful for arthritis pain or headaches brought on by cold) or for early spring or fall allergies. 

The dash of black pepper is added to enhance the absorption of the healing properties of turmeric. It is also a warming spice. 

Notes: Be careful not to boil the milk as you may cause separation. Since you are drinking this entire cup, you don’t need to worry about “steeping” time. Vanilla extract is completely optional but I do like adding it for a little extra deliciousness. You don’t need to have Ginger Turmeric Tincture but I happen to make my own and like to add it to this drink for additional benefits. 

I encourage you to give this yummy hot drink a try and let me know what you think. Enjoy!