Golden Turmeric Coconut Latte

Ingredients

• 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk (not the carton beverage — you need the fat content for a creamy latte)
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch black pepper (essential — piperine in black pepper significantly increases turmeric absorption)
• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp maple syrup, or 4-5 drops liquid stevia for sugar-free
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. 1

   Warm the coconut milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking gently. Keep it below a simmer — boiling hard can cause the coconut fat to separate and look grainy.

2. 2

   Whisk in the turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and ginger directly into the warm milk until no dry clumps remain.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and your sweetener of choice — adding vanilla off the heat protects its delicate aroma from cooking off.

4. 4

   Pour into a mug and froth with a milk frother or whisk vigorously for 15 seconds to build a light foam before serving.