Gut-friendly and filled with loads of immune-boosting nutrients, the turmeric latte may just be the hot beverage of the season.

MAKES 4 // COOKING TIME 15 min

INGREDIENTS
4 cups milk
3 tsp ground turmeric
3 tsp fresh ginger, grated
½ tsp ground cinnamon, plus extra to serve
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 tbsp nut butter
1 tbsp honey

METHOD
1. Heat the milk, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg in a pot over medium heat, stirring to incorporate the spices.
2. As soon as the milk starts to simmer, transfer the mixture to a blender.
3. Add the vanilla, nut butter and honey and pulse until combined and milk becomes frothy.
4. To serve, pour into mugs and sprinkle cinnamon over the top.

Recipe & styling: Kate Turner
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

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