Drinks

Golden milk is a warm, turmeric-based drink made with plant milk and spices like ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper. It has roots in Ayurvedic tradition and is naturally dairy-free and anti-inflammatory. The Vegan Turmeric Latte (Golden Milk) here uses coconut milk for a creamy, comforting cup that comes together in about 5 minutes on the stovetop.

Regular chai is simply spiced tea, while masala chai uses a specific blend of whole spices – typically cardamom, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper – simmered with tea and milk for a richer, more complex flavor. The Easy Indian Vegan Masala Chai here is made with plant milk and a homemade spice blend. If you want the spice mix on its own, the Masala Chai Tea Blend is a great recipe to keep in your pantry.

All three plant milks here – Oat Milk, Almond Milk, and Cashew Milk – follow the same basic process: blend with water, then strain. Oat milk is the quickest and most budget-friendly. Almond milk has a lighter flavor. Cashew milk is the creamiest and doesn’t need straining if you use a high-speed blender. There’s also a Saffron Almond Milk for something more special-occasion.

Both ginger and turmeric have well-documented anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric contains curcumin, which is more bioavailable when paired with black pepper – which is why most recipes include it. Ginger supports digestion and has warming, soothing properties. The Ginger Turmeric Tea here combines both with a pinch of black pepper and is caffeine-free, making it a good wind-down drink or morning alternative to coffee.

Yes – most of the drinks here are non-alcoholic. The Sparkling Strawberry Basil Mocktail and Ginger Rosemary Lemonade are both great for entertaining and completely alcohol-free. The warming drinks – masala chai, golden milk, and ginger turmeric tea – are also all non-alcoholic. For something with a kick, there’s the Herb-Infused White Sangria, Spicy Margarita, and Ginger Tamarind Margarita.