Turmeric Ginger Golden Latte

We’re about to celebrate overindulgence in a big way, so today’s post is thinking ahead to take care of our future selves. Sometimes our best intentions are overrun by the sheer force of food laid out on the Thanksgiving table… and then Aunt Mary brings out the most beautiful pie and I just can’t help myself. It’s a once-a-year holiday so I accept this.

Golden lattes have taken over coffeeshops but often don’t include espresso, which makes no sense to me. That’s the whole reason I want a latte, right? So these golden lattes are still dreamy creamy, full of earthy turmeric and spicy ginger, but they still have that extra oomph that only comes from a shot of espresso. This is the all I’ll want when I’m curled up on the couch Friday morning.

Let’s talk about this magical recovery cocktail:

• Espresso because otherwise it just too dang easy to nap on the couch all day.
• Turmeric to soothe inflammation (and maybe lots of other good stuff? Science TBD but things look good!).
• Ginger to settle our stomachs and add some zing.
• Honey for antioxidants and a little sweetness to ease into the morning.
• Cinnamon for flavor and maybe lower blood sugar.
• Salt to help your body retain all that water you’re drinking (right?).

I’ll sing the praises of my stovetop espresso pot every day because it’s just so dang convenient. No big machine sitting out on the counter, just a cute little pot that makes rich, velvety espresso in minutes. Serious morning gamechanger.

If you don’t have some sort of espresso maker, just make a small batch of extra-strong brewed coffee and substitute an equal amount for the espresso. It might not get as frothy, but the flavors will be similar.

Do you have any post-Thanksgiving rituals? I’m hoping mine includes a huge blanket and crackling fire. Happy Thanksgiving!

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