After trading in the standard-issue chai latte for matcha, the frothy, verdant, antioxidant-packed wonder brew that’s gone from ancient ceremonial Japanese delicacy to your local Starbucks menu, now, another vibrant beverage is cropping up in hip cafés and across Instagram globally: the turmeric latte.
Also known as the golden latte, the caffeine-free, marigold-hued drink is typically comprised of fresh or ground turmeric, ginger, and almond, coconut, or cashew milk; many java-slinging joints also add a bit of black pepper. Used medicinally in South Asia for 4,000 years, the yellow spice was named 2016’s “breakout star” ingredient by Google.
The health payoff? Tumeric’s a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant with major skin and digestive system benefits; it also contains a bioactive compound, curcumin, that’s purported to fight depression and anxiety.
Between the wellness factor and its photogenic properties, drinking a turmeric latte is about as close as you can come to drinking liquid gold. Stay thirsty friends.
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@bluestonelane
An East Coast Aussie café mini-chain beloved for its avocado toasts and bracing cold brew, Bluestone Lane has been whisking together delicious matcha for some time. They’re now concocting equally photogenic golden lattes.
📍Location: NYC, Montauk, New Jersey, Philadelphia | 📊 Follower Count: 43,384
@grassrootsjuicery
In addition to cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and healthy vegan bites like collard green wraps, this Williamsburg spot, founded by vintage fashion buyer Sabrina Diaz, touts the warming benefits of its turmeric latte. Bonus: it’s got a particularly cheeky feed–don’t miss the Richard Simmons, and cute pup cameos.
📍Location: East Williamsburg, Brooklyn | 📊 Follower Count: 9,612
@cafegratitude
As the name entails, the organic vegan West Coast chain is all about the vibes – each menu item has its own affirmation. Oh, and you can also grab some Unicorn Milk or an Activated Charcoal Latte while you’re at it.
📍Location: Los Angeles, San Diego, Newport Beach | 📊 Follower Count: 99,766
@caliiloveco
A casual Canadian eatery that strives to bring a dose of California-inspired nourishment to Toronto via poké, acai bowls, and smoothies. There’s plenty of fitness inspiration mixed with hunger-inducing shots of lunches that are equal parts healthy and ‘gram-worthy.
📍Location: Toronto, Canada | 📊 Follower Count: 9,609
@samovartea
This Bay Area outfit is serious about its incredible tea selection. With famous chai lattes ladled from massive cauldron-like pots of the spice-spiked brew; its golden turmeric latte is apparently a founder favorite.
📍Location: San Francisco, CA | 📊 Follower Count: 4,598
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