Turmeric Latte or Golden milk is a popular sub continental drink that has taken the western world by storm. This beverage is becoming popular under the sobriquet “Turmeric Latte”. When I see the high price label on this “magic drink” in cafes here in Canada, I just roll my eyes!

Our grandmothers would give us haldi ka dhaood (turmeric milk) if had internal injuries, cough, congestion and other ailments. Even though we had a love-hate relationship with this drink as kinds, a warm cup of the creamy golden milk at bedtime was comforting.

Golden Milk can also be made with fresh turmeric roots and is the traditional method of making this elixir. However using a good quality, preferably organic ground turmeric, makes the drink easier and quicker to prepare.

Turmeric Latte gained popularity in west after the Covid outbreak, to increase the sales of the immunity boosting Turmeric Milk.
Whatever it is, both Turmeric Milk and Turmeric Latte can be considered as ‘two peas in a pod,’ yet different. While Haldi Doodh is made with basic ingredients like ground turmeric and some black pepper or a sweetener, the Turmeric Latte is rightly the upmarket relative with additions like cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, etc. plus a few more extravagant toppings. More like a loaded coffee frappe.

I am used to having my beverages without any sweetness in it.  But if you think that you won’t be able to handle the taste of milk without a sweetener, go ahead and add some