Drinks Nonalcoholic Drinks Tea Haldi Doodh (Turmeric Milk Tea) Be the first to rate & review! This spiced golden milk tea is the perfect thing to sip on a chilly afternoon or when you think you are coming down with a cold. By Chandra Ram Chandra Ram Chandra Ram leads the digital food strategy for Food & Wine. She has 15 years experience writing and editing food content and developing recipes. A former restaurant cook and server, she also writes cookbooks. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 11, 2024 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Food & Wine / Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 2 drinks Haldi Doodh is a warm drink made with turmeric, milk, and spices. It is also known as golden milk or turmeric tea, although other versions of turmeric tea can be made without milk. Haldi Doodh is often consumed to ease cold symptoms or a stomach ache, but is also popular as a warm, slightly sweet drink to sip instead of tea or coffee in the afternoon. Frequently asked questions What is turmeric? Turmeric is a plant related to ginger that is grown in warm climates. The rhizome is harvested from the plant and can be used directly in cooking. More commonly, the rhizome is dried and ground into a powder that is used throughout Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian, and South Asian cooking. Turmeric is known for its earthy, slightly bitter flavor and the rich golden hue it adds to curries, soups, rice dishes, baked goods, and drinks like this one. The Easiest Way to Peel Ginger Is With a Spoon Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen If you prefer, you can substitute nut or oat milk in this tea instead of dairy milk. Be sure to use an extra creamy nut or oat milk so the tea has enough body and richness. You can also make this tea without milk of any kind; use water instead for a consistency similar to herbal tea. If you have fresh turmeric and want to use it to make this tea, use one teaspoon of grated turmeric root, and simmer the tea for five minutes to get the full color and flavor of the turmeric in the tea. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/2 teaspoon dried turmeric 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, grated 1 green cardamom pod, crushed 1 (1/2-inch) cinnamon stick 2 black peppercorns 1 tablespoon honey, plus more as needed Directions Bring the milk to a simmer in a small pan over low heat, being sure to not let it boil. Whisk in the turmeric, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns and honey. Simmer for 3 minutes, then taste and add more honey if desired. Strain the tea into 2 cups and serve. Rate It Print