Turmeric milk is a traditional Ayurvedic beverage made by mixing turmeric root and crushed long pepper, known as pipli, into hot or warm full fat milk. Also known as Haldi doodh, it's an age-old Ayurvedic remedy used to treat colds, congestion, coughs, wounds, and other ailments. The main compound in turmeric is curcumin. 

Turmeric milk is believed to have calming properties, primarily due to its potential to reduce inflammation and soothe the nervous system. Many people find that drinking warm turmeric milk before bedtime can promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.

Health benefits of turmeric milk:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Powerful antioxidant 
• Immunity booster 
• Delays Diabetes 
• Reduces the risk of heart diseases
• Reduces risk of cancer 
• Helps in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
• Helps patients with depression 
• Anti aging effects
• Improves digestion
• Good for our skin

Ingredients: 

• 4 cups Milk
• 2 tsp Spice Tribe Java Turmeric powder
• 4 Spice Tribe Kandyan Green Cardamom pods, toasted and smashed 
• 1 tsp Spice Tribe Atibele Ginger powder 
• ½ tsp Ground Spice Tribe True Ceylon Cinnamon (1 Cinnamon stick)
• 2 pinch Spice Tribe Late Harvest Black Peppercorns, freshly ground
• 4 tsp Honey
• Cardamom powder for garnish

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Directions:

1. In a heavy bottom pot over medium heat, add milk and bring it to a boil.
2. After the milk has come to a boil, lower the heat and add turmeric powder, cardamom pods, ginger powder, ground black pepper, and honey. Cover it and let it simmer for another 5 to 8 minutes. 
3. Turn off the heat, strain through a fine mesh strainer, and serve it while it is hot.
4. Garnish with cardamom powder.