Golden Chai Mix for Vegan Turmeric Chai Latte. Golden Milk Mix + Chai Spice is a perfect start to the morning. Caffeine free. This mix is great for gifting, and use in curries, dals, stews, with veggies. Vegan Glutenfree Soyfree Nutfree Recipe.
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: fusion, Vegan
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp powdered turmeric (preferably organic)
- 2.5 to 3 tsp ground cardamom (, to flavor preference)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp saffron (6 strands) (, optional)
To make Turmeric Chai latte
- 1 1/2 cup non dairy milk (, divided)
- 2 tsp sugar or sweetener of choice
Method
- Add the turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, clove and ginger to a bowl or container and mix. Powder the saffron strands between your fingers and mix in. Store in airtight container in a dry, cool, dark storage for upto 3 months
To make Golden Chai latte:
- Heat 1/4 cup non dairy milk with 1 tsp golden chai mix and 2 tsp sweetener of choice, until boiling. Pour in 1.25 cup as is or frothed non dairy milk. Pour gently in as some non dairy milks tend to separate if suddenly heated.
- Bring to just about a boil. (You can add in some loose tea leaves or a black tea bag for a chai as well). Pour into cups(strain if needed). Serve as is or topped with whipped coconut cream.
To make chilled Golden Chai/Turmeric Iced Tea:
- Heat 1/4 cup non dairy milk with 1 tsp mix and 2 tsp sweetener of choice, until boiling. Mix or blend with 1 to 1.5 cups cold non dairy milk and ice.
To make Golden Chai Shake:
- Heat 1/4 cup non dairy milk with 1 tsp mix and 2 tsp sweetener of choice, until boiling. Blend with vanilla ice cream or frozen banana + non dairy milk as needed depending on consistency preference.
Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note
Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.