Our Golden Milk: Almond, Turmeric & Mesquite Healing Tonic
A Warming, Adaptogenic Elixir for Hormonal Balance, Calm & Deep Nourishment
This creamy golden tonic is one of our most loved rituals. Blending our homemade almond milk with turmeric, mesquite, and gentle spices, Our Golden Milk is comforting, grounding, and full of ancient healing wisdom.
It’s more than just a warm drink - it’s an immune-boosting, hormone-balancing, anti-inflammatory elixir that nourishes both body and mind.
We make our plant-based almond milk from scratch - you can find our step-by-step method in this homemade almond milk recipe blog post. Every ingredient in this golden milk is chosen for its ability to support calm, reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, and promote deep rest.
A warm golden mug in hand, the scent of cinnamon and cardamom rising - this is a drink that invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and receive nourishment.
Why Our Golden Milk is a Hormonal & Nervous System Ally
This drink is ancient in origin but modern in relevance. Here’s what each of the ingredients brings to the table:
🥛 Homemade Almond Milk
Freshly made from soaked almonds, this milk is high in vitamin E, good fats, and minerals like magnesium and calcium. It’s deeply nourishing, anti-inflammatory, and gut-friendly. Homemade almond milk is free from additives and oils - making it a clean, calm base for any healing tonic.
(You can learn how to make it at home here.)
✨ Turmeric
A golden root used for centuries in Ayurvedic healing, turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and liver-supportive properties. It helps calm the nervous system, reduce joint pain, and support healthy hormone metabolism. When combined with a healthy fat (like almond milk) and black pepper, turmeric’s active compound, curcumin, becomes more bioavailable and even more potent.
🌰 Mesquite
This beautiful, mineral-rich powder adds a subtle caramel sweetness along with zinc, magnesium, calcium, and iron. It helps to balance blood sugar, boost energy without stimulating the nervous system, and gently support hormonal function. A true superfood with a grounding, earthy note.
(You can find the mesquite we love here.)
🌿 Spices: Cinnamon, Cardamom, Optional: Black Pepper
Warming and aromatic, cinnamon and cardamom help improve digestion, circulation, and nutrient absorption. For those who enjoy a gentle kick, a pinch of black pepper can be added - it’s known to significantly increase turmeric absorption and deepen the therapeutic effect of curcumin. However, the blend is still beautifully healing and delicious without it.
🍯 Optional: Raw Honey or Date Paste
A touch of raw honey or homemade date paste adds sweetness and an extra dose of minerals and enzymes, especially supportive in cooler months or after a long day of fasting.
Nutrients in Every Sip
Our Golden Milk is naturally rich in:
• Curcumin – inflammation reduction, liver support
• Magnesium – nervous system regulation, deep relaxation
• Calcium – bone health, muscle function
• Zinc – immune function, skin healing
• Iron – energy and oxygen transport
• Vitamin E – antioxidant and hormonal support
• Healthy fats – nutrient absorption and hormonal balance
A Drink for Calm, Hormone Harmony & Gentle Detox
Golden Milk supports:
🌀 Nervous system calming and anxiety relief
💛 Hormonal regulation and adrenal support
🔥 Inflammation reduction and joint pain relief
🌙 Deep sleep and post-fast nourishment
🫁 Liver function and gentle detoxification
✨ Skin radiance and cellular repair
Golden Milk Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 cup homemade almond milk (see how to make it here)
• ½ tsp organic turmeric powder
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of cardamom
• Optional: pinch of black pepper
• ½ tsp mesquite powder (get it here)
• Optional: 1 tsp raw honey or date paste
Method:
Add almond milk to a small saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, and mesquite.
Gently heat (do not boil) while whisking until warmed through.
Turn off heat. Add honey or date paste if using, and stir to combine.
Pour into your favourite cup. Sip slowly and mindfully.
A Retreat Ritual
This warm golden milk is a beloved evening ritual during our Deep Cleansing Juice Detox Retreats, especially in cooler months or as guests begin to reintroduce nourishing liquids post-fast. It calms the mind, supports hormone and liver function, and gives the body the deep nourishment it needs after a day of cleansing and restoration.
Let it be a moment of stillness in your day—a return to warmth, calm, and golden nourishment.