Darjeeling with Turmeric, Black Pepper and Honey
Darjeeling brewed at 85°C with ground turmeric, a pinch of black pepper, honey and a squeeze of lemon: golden, warm and lightly spiced.
This golden cup combines the refined floral character of Darjeeling with the earthy warmth of turmeric. The tea's lightness keeps it from feeling heavy, unlike golden milk made on a base of hot milk.
A pinch of black pepper is the classic partner to turmeric in Indian kitchens: it sharpens the spice and keeps the honey from flattening the cup. You will barely taste it, but the cup is rounder with it than without.
Brew the Darjeeling at a slightly lower temperature (85°C) to avoid bitterness, since the turmeric and honey will be doing the heavy lifting on flavor.
Sip this first thing in the morning or as an afternoon ritual. Darjeeling sits at level 3 on our caffeine scale, so keep it to the daytime; the recipe itself is simple enough to make every day.
Ingredients
- 1 Darjeeling tea bag or 2 tsp loose leaf
- 1 cup hot water (85°C)
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
- Squeeze of lemon
How to make it
- 1Brew Darjeeling in hot water for 3 minutes. Remove tea bag or strain.
- 2Whisk in turmeric and black pepper until fully dissolved.
- 3Let cool 2 minutes, then stir in honey and a squeeze of lemon.
- 4Serve warm. Stir before sipping as turmeric may settle.
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