Black Pepper Turmeric Latte

I love this immune-boosting black pepper turmeric latte on cold mornings. With just 6 ingredients, this spicy, warming vegan drink is easy to make.

vegan / gluten free / beverage

Happy Saturday friends!

We’re currently having a lazy morning that’s consisted of smoothies and Shark Tank… a.k.a our Saturday morning “cartoon.” It’s dark and drizzly outside, so we’re likely not leaving the house anytime soon.

I thought I’d take a second to pop in and share this super simple turmeric latte recipe. I posted it on Instagram earlier this week, but I thought I’d share it here too. Earlier this year, I stopped drinking *so much* coffee (not that I feel there’s anything wrong with coffee!) and started drinking more matcha. This week, I’ve moved onto this herbal tea turmeric latte.

It’s lightly sweet, nicely spiced, and creamy from the combination of coconut milk and almond milk. I love it with a grind of black pepper which sounds a little weird but “they” say that the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric are activated when combined with black pepper, which is why Indian curries contain turmeric and also black pepper. I was scared at first, but I think it adds such an interesting spicy kick… and this is coming from the girl that used to despise pepper. Let me know what you think if you give it a try 🙂

Tea-cheers to a good weekend!

If you’re looking for more cozy drinks, try this superfood hot chocolate or this chai latte!

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Black Pepper Turmeric Latte

  PrintAuthor: Jeanine DonofrioRecipe type: BeverageServes: 1Ingredients

• ½ cup light coconut milk
• ½ cup almond milk
• 2 Turmeric Tea Bags, such as Traditional Medicinals Medowsweet & Ginger*
• ½ teaspoon maple syrup, or sweetener of your choice, to taste
• A few grinds of freshly cracked black (or multicolored) peppercorns
• A dusting of cinnamon

Instructions

1. Combine the coconut milk and almond milk and heat until just boiling. Pour over 2 tea bags and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and add maple syrup to taste. Finish the latte with a bit of freshly cracked pepper and a dusting of cinnamon.

Notes*You could also try using 1 teaspoon ground turmeric and 1 teaspoon freshly ground ginger – steep it with the milks and then strain it before serving.3.4.3177
 

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1. Jennifer
   02.27.2023

   Hi, May I ask who makes that scalloped plate in the picture?

   Thank you

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   • Jeanine Donofrio
     02.27.2023

     Hi Jennifer, it was a plate that went with a teacup that I got years ago at anthropologie.

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2. Laura Will
   03.06.2022

   Just grab Black Pepper Turmeric Latte this morning and found you here! Your recipe guides me well, and i just tried it with my sister and she loves it, thanks for your sharing!

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3. Melena
   12.08.2017

   Are you using can coconut milk? Thanks.

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   • Jeanine Donofrio
     12.09.2017

     I used light canned coconut milk (and mixed it with almond milk). You can also just get the coconut milk beverage that comes in cartons and skip the almond milk part – either way works!

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4. Kacy from library.uonbi.ac.ke
   06.05.2017

   Thanks for this recipe

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5. Tricia Berkow
   04.01.2017

   Can you use the coconut beverage that comes out of the box or do you have to use the canned coconut milk?
   Thanks!

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   • Jeanine Donofrio
     04.02.2017

     Hi Tricia, yes, you can use the coconut beverage from the box.

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6. Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today from whatshouldieatforbreakfasttoday.com
   03.07.2017

   I’m glad you shared it here as well 🙂

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7. Kari from sweetteasweetie.com
   03.06.2017

   That sounds so unique!
   Kari
   http://sweetteasweetie.com/

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8. Amber
   03.06.2017

   What coconut milk do you use?

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9. Annabelle from travelsandtea.com
   03.06.2017

   This sounds so interesting!

   x Annabelle
   travelsandtea.com

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10. andyjohnson from fitnesscabbage.com
    03.06.2017

    Look yummy… I like its combination coconut milk and almond milk. These two are my favorites. I will defiantly make this recipe.

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11. Dominic Jones from foodnis.com
    03.06.2017

    Sounds exciting. Must try this recipe. We could all do with a little less coffee 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

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12. louisebike
    03.05.2017

    A bit out there but last year I started making this hot morning beverage motivated by the idea of drinking ACV daily. It is sort of along the lines of yours. Not a coffee drinker and definitely more wake up and go to my system than herbal tea.
    1-2 slices fresh ginger
    1 small wedge of fresh lemon with rind (not sure if this is supposed to be combined with ACV but it works taste wise)
    1 -2 small slices fresh turmeric when I can get local organic other wise 1/4 – 1/2 t powdered
    a grind of pepper -started adding for same reason you did.
    Add 2 cups or so boiling H2O and let seep until cooled a bit so as not to ruin the ACV benefits
    Then 1 or more T. ACV
    1 scant tsp maple syrup
    1/2 t. local honey
    1/4 t. ground cloves
    1/2 t. ground cinnamon
    1/2 t. cacao
    1/8 t. Dr. Schultz Cayenne powder (trying to get up to 1/4 t. Not sure I ever will!)

    So this is my spicy hot vinegar drink! When I get it all down over an hour or so I can generally chew up and eat the roots and lemon that have stewed in the syrup and honey which seems to always settle to the bottom unless I’ve very diligent about mixing as I drink. Woo Hoo!

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    • Melena
      12.08.2017

      May I ask you what is ACV? Thank you.

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      • Roslyn from artbyroslyn.on.ca
        03.26.2018

        Apple Cider Vinegar

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13. Katie @ Whole Nourishment from wholenourishment.net
    03.05.2017

    Thinking along the same lines. 😉 I just shared a turmeric latte in my nutrition workshop last week. But I like that you add coconut milk for what I imagine would give a little extra creaminess and richness. Must try that next time!

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14. Peppermint Dolly from peppermintdolly.com
    03.04.2017

    I’m a – recent – turmeric convert and will definitely be trying this out!

    Rebecca
    xx
    http://www.peppermintdolly.com

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