SPICY AYURVEDIC GOLDEN MILK
SERVES 2
2 C. milk of choice – I use unsweetened hemp milk
2 gently crushed green cardamom pods OR 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
1 star anise
1” piece of fresh ginger
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1 chiltepin, crushed (optional)
a nice grind of fresh black pepper
½ tsp. pure virgin coconut oil
1 T. raw honey
Heat the milk gently with the cardamom, ginger, star anise, and chiltepin (if using), whisking in the turmeric, pepper, and coconut oil. Heat until steaming but not boiling and allow herbs to simmer about 10 minutes. Strain. Add honey, stir.