The hottest global wellness drink for winter 2025 is Golden Milk – a warm, nourishing drink that is as healthy as it is photogenic. Perfectly aligned with today’s healthy living trends, this vibrant, creamy drink is making waves on Instagram and TikTok and features on stylish café menus in trendy, wellness-forward cities like New York, LA, Copenhagen, Madrid, Berlin, and Rome.
Golden Milk (or Leche Dorada) is a warming, plant-based, spice-infused almond drink with Indian origins. Packed with flavour and known for its health benefits – especially the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of turmeric – it’s a comforting yet nourishing choice for colder months. It pairs beautifully with plant-based milks like oat or coconut and blends well with spices like cinnamon, black pepper, or fresh ginger.
Ingredients
•400 ml almond milk
• 2 tablespoons agave syrup (or honey)
• 1 heaped teaspoon turmeric
•1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon (plus a little extra for dusting)
•2 cm fresh ginger (peeled and halved)
Method
1. Place all the ingredients in a small saucepan over a medium heat.
2. Once it starts to simmer, reduce the heat to low and stir gently for a couple of minutes. Avoid boiling.
3. Strain into a cup, sprinkle with cinnamon, and enjoy warm.
