Ingredients
Directions
Add the plant-based milk, ground turmeric, matcha powder, if using, lion’s mane powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground black pepper, ground clove, and ground nutmeg to a small stovetop pot. Heat on medium heat until hot and steaming (but don’t let it scorch or boil), whisking continuously until all of the powders completely dissolve (about 1–2 minutes).
Once the milk is heated through, taste and adjust for additional ingredients. Consider adding 2 teaspoons of tahini for a nutty flavor and creamier texture. Whisk again if adding, until the tahini is dissolved.
Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy!
Chef's Notes
Substitutions
Use whole cinnamon, clove, ginger, and turmeric, instead of ground, by simmering them in the plant-based milk for about ten minutes and straining them out when serving.
Use almond butter or another nut or seed butter in place of the tahini. They’ll make the drink a little creamier and add a bit of natural sweetness without sugar.
Tahini
If you don’t have access to tahini, this milk is still delicious. The tahini offers a nutty flavor and creamier texture. You could also try the milk first without the tahini to see if you enjoy it that way then try it with the tahini to see which you enjoy more.
Matcha Tea
Matcha tea contains compounds that may promote brain health, including caffeine. If you’d like to make this an evening beverage, or if you’re caffeine-sensitive, consider omitting the matcha. The lion’s mane, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon still offer lots of brain benefits!
Make it creamier
Unsweetened organic soy milk will result in the creamiest consistency among the most common kinds of plant milk.
Consider using four ounces of BPA-free canned light coconut milk in place of four ounces of the other plant-based milk.
Add some sweetness
The tahini gives this a little natural sweetness. If you’d like a bit more, add a teaspoon of pure maple syrup or date paste.
If you have a blender handy, you could add one or two dates and blend well for some natural sweetness. This will also ensure that the spices are well blended with the milk.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ingredients
Directions
Add the plant-based milk, ground turmeric, matcha powder, if using, lion’s mane powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground black pepper, ground clove, and ground nutmeg to a small stovetop pot. Heat on medium heat until hot and steaming (but don’t let it scorch or boil), whisking continuously until all of the powders completely dissolve (about 1–2 minutes).
Once the milk is heated through, taste and adjust for additional ingredients. Consider adding 2 teaspoons of tahini for a nutty flavor and creamier texture. Whisk again if adding, until the tahini is dissolved.
Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy!