The Great Indian Immunity & Wellness Chai / Powerful Immunity Tea

Best Natural Antibiotic ever is something you can call this Golden Milk. It is an anti-inflammatory drink that I love to have before bed time. You can also have this anytime during the day. I prefer to have it before going to bed because I find it really soothing.

First ingredient you need is cup of milk. I use normal milk in this recipe. But, you can use almond milk or any nut based milk or coconut milk that fits your dietary preference.

I use fresh ginger in this recipe. You can also use dry ginger powder.

It’s quite important that you only use organic turmeric powder to get the full benefits of curcumin. I also use srilankan rolled cinnamon which is quite safe for consuming daily.

The reason I use black pepper is because there is something called as Synergy in foods. Some foods work better with another food. For example turmeric alone will not be absorbed into your blood stream. Black pepper has an active component called piperine. Piperine boosts the bio availability of curcumin, which is the active component that does the magic of turmeric into your system.

Black pepper is not just for turmeric absorption, it also helps us with nausea, headaches, digestion and so many other things.

Cold pressed Coconut Oil will help the body absorb turmeric because curcumin is fat soluble. If you are using full fat milk then you don’t have to add this, as the milk already has the necessary fat. But if you are lactose intolerant and you are using a different nut based milk or plant based milk, then add a tbsp of cold pressed coconut oil to absorb turmeric.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Organic Turmeric Powder.
  • 1 inch piece Fresh Ginger (or) 1 tsp Dry Ginger Powder
  • A Cup Milk/Almond milk or any nut based milk of your choice
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Powder
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 1 tbsp Cold Pressed Coconut Oil
  • 1 tsp Raw, Unpasteurized Honey

Method

  • Boil the milk in a pan. This will take about 5 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add in all the ingredients except honey.
  • Go ahead and whisk this on a low heat for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer your milk to a cup. And make sure not to make a mess in your kitchen counter. If you spill some turmeric, wipe it off straight away or it will make stains if your counter is a light colour.
  • Add in the honey with a good mix and we’re done.

Annnd THATS IT!! Very easy, quite delicious and it boosts your immunity.

Top Tip

Let the golden milk cool down a little bit before you add the raw honey. The reason being, the heat will kill the anti-oxidant properties of the raw honey.

ENJOY!!

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I am sharing healthy and flavorful recipes that I love to make and eat in my everyday life. I’m always trying to come up with shortcuts to simplify the way things are done.I'm a big believer in ancient natural remedies. The discoveries that work for me are shared here for you, in hopes of helping your life become simpler in some way. Natural way of living is my motto.