Spiced warm milk with honey

The ancient 'nightcap'. Although science debates whether the tryptophan content of milk alone is enough to induce sleep, the psychological effect is undeniable. The scent of warm milk and honey evokes safety and calm, helping you wind down after a long day.
🕒 Prep Time 2 mins
🍳 Cook Time 3 mins
Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 1 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mug: Your favourite one.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Heat the milk in a saucepan or microwave until it begins to steam.

Tip: Do not boil, as boiled milk has a different taste and forms a skin.
2

Pour into a mug and wait a minute for it to cool slightly.

Tip: The antibacterial enzymes in honey are heat-sensitive.
3

Drizzle in the honey and stir.

Tip: Use floral or lime (linden) honey for a calming effect.
4

Dust the top with a whisper of cinnamon.

Tip: The scent of cinnamon creates a sense of warmth in the brain.

Recipe FAQ

Do the valuable properties of honey get lost?
If you put it into milk that is too hot (over 60°C), yes. Wait until the milk cools to a drinkable temperature.

Ingredients

  • 250 ml Milk
  • 1 tbsp Artisanal honey
  • 1 pinch Ground cinnamon (or nutmeg)