Turmeric coffee is a simple beverage made by adding turmeric — and sometimes other spices — to coffee. It's essentially a spin on traditional coffee, incorporating the vibrant yellow spice known for its potential health benefits.
Understanding Turmeric Coffee
At its core, turmeric coffee takes your regular brewed coffee and enhances it with ground turmeric. This creates a distinct flavor profile and changes the drink's appearance to a golden hue.
Key Ingredients
While the fundamental ingredients are coffee and turmeric, variations often include:
- Turmeric: The star spice, providing color and its unique earthy flavor.
- Coffee: Any brewed coffee can be used as the base.
- Other Spices: Common additions include:
- Black pepper (often added to help absorption of turmeric's active compound, curcumin)
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Cardamom
- Sweeteners: Honey, maple syrup, or sugar can be added to taste.
- Fats: Some recipes suggest adding coconut oil or butter, similar to "bulletproof" coffee, which can also aid in absorption of turmeric's fat-soluble compounds.
How It's Made
Preparing turmeric coffee is generally straightforward:
- Brew your favorite coffee.
- While hot (or warm), whisk or blend in ground turmeric and any other desired spices, sweeteners, or fats.
- Ensure thorough mixing to avoid sediment.
This beverage has gained popularity as people look for ways to incorporate turmeric into their daily routine, leveraging its well-known properties in a familiar drink format.
