Hops Golden Milk: This post originally appeared on the bMAKER blog as Hops-Infused Golden Milk.

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This Hops Golden Milk recipe is a hot, comforting, spiced drink that can have relaxing effects due to the infusion of hops flowers. Hops flowers are known for calming nerves and promote relaxation. Enjoy this delicious, vibrant, hot drink (dairy-free/vegan option, 2 servings)

Hops Golden Milk

Hi Everyone, are you looking for a hot drink that will get you through those Fall and Winter months?

You have to try this Hops Golden Milk.

That gorgeous color is due to anti-inflammatory, ground turmeric.

This golden milk drink also includes cinnamon, ginger, pepper, and cardamom. 

For this recipe, we are using food-grade, edible dried hops flowers from bMAKER.

They have an unbelievable selection of food-grade flowers and herbs available and I love experimenting with them.

From the bMAKER Hops Flower package:

Hops are added to herb pillows, often in combination with lavender, Valerian, dill and other herbs reputed to promote relaxation. A cup of this tea is said to calm nerves and reduce anxious feelings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk or same amount coconut, almond milk, cashew, soy milk
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (Saigon is most fragrant)
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, or ½ inch fresh ginger, skin removed and grated
• 1-2 tablespoons wildflower honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
• 1 cardamom pod, optional
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

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Kitchen Tools

• Small-medium saucepan
• Whisk
• Wet measure
• Measuring spoons
• Heat safe mug

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Hops Golden Milk

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

This Hops Golden Milk recipe is a hot, comforting, spiced drink that can have relaxing effects due to the infusion of hops flowers. Hops flowers are known for calming nerves and promotes relaxation. Enjoy this delicious, vibrant, hot drink. dairy-free/vegan option, 2 servings

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Ingredients

• 2 cups milk or same amount coconut, almond milk, cashew, soy milk
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (Saigon is most fragrant)
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, or ½ inch fresh ginger, skin removed and grated
• 1-2 tablespoons wildflower honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
• 1 cardamom pod, optional
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, optional
• 1-2 tablespoons dried hops flowers

Instructions

1. On the stove top, in a small-medium saucepan, over low-medium heat, pour 2 cups milk, add turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and honey or maple syrup (you can also add the sweetener after). Whisk ingredients to combine. Bring to a simmer.
2. In a t-sac (tea infusion pouch), add dried hops flowers and optional cardamom pod. When the mixture is at a simmer, remove the saucepan from heat. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional). Clip the t-sac to the side of the saucepan and infuse for 2-6 minutes. When the time is up remove the t-sac.
3. Pour into heat safe mugs. Top with more honey or maple syrup, if you chose, enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 312Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 204mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 1gSugar: 42gProtein: 12g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

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• This post was originally published on 12/27/2018
• Updated & republished on 5/15/2021, 7/15/2024

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Sara is an architectural designer turned work-at-home Mom. She lives in New Jersey by way of New England and New York, with her husband and 3 kids under 8. She loves design, being creative, and spending time with family and friends. She loves checking out local businesses and eats and being apart of the local farm to table community.

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