In Ayurveda, food is not just nourishment—it’s medicine. When we combine warming spices, healthy fats, and mindful rituals, we create healing elixirs that calm the mind, strengthen the body, and build resilience from within.

One of the most beloved Ayurvedic tonics is Golden Milk, also known as Haldi Doodh in India. Traditionally made with turmeric and other warming spices, it’s often taken before bed to support sleep, soothe inflammation, and rebuild strength.

Our Golden Elixir Ghee—infused with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and pure ghee—is the perfect base to create this golden latte. It transforms a simple drink into a functional, nourishing, ojas-building snack.

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Why a Latte is a Good Snack in Ayurveda

In Ayurveda, a snack isn’t just about curbing hunger—it’s about supporting agni, the digestive fire, and keeping the nervous system balanced between meals. A warm, spiced latte:

• Grounds vata (which becomes aggravated by long gaps between meals)

• Soothes an anxious or scattered mind

• Delivers steady energy, without the crash of caffeine or sugar

• Builds ojas, especially when made with nourishing fats like ghee and gentle spices

A golden milk latte is ideal in the afternoon when energy dips, after yoga or a walk, or even as a light evening tonic to support rest.

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Golden Milk Latte Recipe with Golden Elixir Ghee

Ingredients (1 serving):

• 1 cup full-fat milk (dairy or organic oat/almond milk)

• 1 tsp Vital Ojas Golden Elixir Ghee

• Optional: ½ tsp maple syrup or a pinch of jaggery

• Optional: a few strands of saffron for extra luxury and grounding

Instructions:

1. Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Avoid boiling.

2. Add 1 tsp of Golden Elixir Ghee and whisk until fully melted and combined.

3. Stir gently for a few minutes until warm and infused with the spices.

4. Sweeten to taste with maple syrup or jaggery if desired.

5. Pour into your favourite mug, inhale deeply, and sip slowly.

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Why This Latte is So Good for You

• Turmeric is Ayurveda’s queen of anti-inflammatory herbs. It purifies the blood, supports joint and skin health, and enhances digestion.

• Ginger stimulates digestion and circulation, and helps move ama (toxins) out of the body.

• Cinnamon balances blood sugar and adds a sweet, warming depth.

• Black pepper improves the bioavailability of turmeric (thanks to its compound piperine), making the latte even more potent.

• Ghee is deeply nourishing, grounding, and a powerful carrier (anupana) that helps the spices penetrate deep into the tissues. It also supports gut lining integrity and hormonal balance.

Together, these ingredients nourish the dhatus (tissues), soothe the nervous system, and help build ojas, especially when consumed regularly with intention.

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