"Nepali Golden Milk" Organic Botanical Ground Blend

Nepali Golden Milk is an organic blend of ground Nepalese turmeric root, ground ginger root, ground cinnamon bark, ground black pepper and organic cane sugar.  Also known as a Golden Latte or Turmeric Latte, this infusion originated in India and is called Haldi Doodh. 

Using ingredients that have been part of Ayurvedic medicine (the still-practiced Ancient Indian system of natural healing) since around 500 BCE, this blend of turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and black pepper is not only delicious, but also reduces pain and inflammation in the body, induces better sleep, and decreases depression. 

Turmeric's presence is seen all throughout the region of Nepal.  It is used to dye garments and cloth.  Turmeric is also associated with the Lord Krishna.  During the pre-wedding Haldi Ritual, turmeric paste is applied to the engaged couple to cleanse and purify the skin.  Turmeric-dyed sashes are worn around the neck on wedding days throughout the region.  A custom called Ritual of Happiness, or Talambralu, is performed at the end of the wedding where the newly married couple shower each other with a mixture of rice, turmeric, saffron, and pearls.  

Golden Milk is best enjoyed as a latte.  Simply dissolve one teaspoon of ground Golden Milk blend in 4 ounces of water and top with frothed or steamed milk.