Golden Milk - Phase 3 recipe

I got this recipe from Dr. Mercola's website and all credit goes to him for publishing it...here is the link - http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/09/21/golden-milk.aspx


But for my reference I want to make a copy of it here on my page -

Golden Paste11

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic turmeric powder
• 1 cup water
• 1.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 5 tablespoons virgin coconut oil

Directions:

1. In a stainless steel pot, cook the water, turmeric, and black pepper until it forms a thick paste, stirring and cooking for about 7 to 10 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and add virgin coconut oil, using a whisk to fully mix in the coconut oil.
3. Transfer the Golden Paste into a glass jar with a lid, and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
4. You will use this paste to make your Golden Milk below.

Golden Milk13

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon Golden Paste
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• Raw honey [or stevia] to taste (optional)
• Pinch cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

1. In a stainless steel pot, gently heat, but do not boil, 2 cups of milk with 1 teaspoon of golden paste.
2. A whisk is helpful to fully mix the paste into the milk.
3. Add optional vanilla, honey [or stevia], and/or cinnamon.

Golden Milk with Ginger15

Ingredients:

• 1 inch-long stick of turmeric
• Peppercorns (white)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 inch-long piece of ginger
• Raw honey or stevia (optional)
• ½ teaspoon ghee (optional, for sore throat or cough)

Directions:

1. Take an inch-long stick of turmeric… and crush it coarsely using a mortar and pestle.
2. Crush a few peppercorns too. The white variety is better.
3. Mix a cup of water with a cup of coconut milk, add the crushed turmeric, pepper, and a 1-inch (by 1/2 inch diameter) piece of ginger, and bring to a boil.
4. Simmer for 20 minutes. By this time, the milk will reduce to a cup. This is the reason why you begin with a mixture of milk and water; otherwise you will end up with a very thick drink that won't be as soothing.
5. Remove from the stove, filter, add a spoonful of honey or stevia (optional), and enjoy the drink warm.
6. If you are taking this to relieve a sore throat, add 1/2 teaspoon of ghee to the hot turmeric milk before drinking it. The ghee will melt and coat your throat, relieving you of cough as well.