Steeping chamomile flowers directly into warm turmeric milk gives you the drowsy, floral quality of bedtime tea layered over the earthy warmth of a classic golden milk. Sip it slowly in the last hour before bed and let both ingredients do their quiet work.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice (oat, coconut, or dairy)
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 chamomile tea bag or 1 tbsp loose dried chamomile
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Warm milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking in turmeric, black pepper, and cinnamon.
- Once steaming but not boiling, remove from heat and add the chamomile tea bag or loose chamomile.
- Cover and steep 5-6 minutes. Remove the tea bag, or strain if using loose chamomile.
- Stir in honey to taste. Pour into a mug and drink warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 110 |
| Total fat | 4g |
| Total carbohydrates | 15g |
| Dietary fiber | 1g |
| Protein | 4g |
| Sodium | 90mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Chamomile has mild antispasmodic properties that can ease evening bloating and gut cramping, working through the same gut-brain pathways that calm the nervous system. Turmeric's curcumin, made more bioavailable by black pepper, supports lower intestinal inflammation. Warm liquids in general encourage smoother digestive motility before sleep.
Steep the chamomile no longer than six minutes. Past that it turns bitter and fights with the turmeric's warmth. For other soothing evening drinks, try Soothing Ginger Peach Tea or a Papaya Ginger Digestive Smoothie.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
