If one area has been consistently expanding, it is the non-dairy options at Trader Joe's. While I've tried some interesting flavors from blueberry lavender to matcha to the seasonal chocolate peppermint, Trader Joe's Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage is far and away in a class it's own both in taste and in color.
Taste
First off, for those who are unfamiliar, golden milk has been around for a while. Its popularity has risen over time. And let's admit something: anything brightly colored ends up being popular on most social media channels. Health and wellness sites, report there are various potential health benefits to adding turmeric to one's milk. However, you are always free to do your own research on the matter.
And when I mentioned brightly colored, I mean this is the brightest thing I've seen without artificial coloring. It pours like a thinned-out French's Mustard (which also has turmeric to it).
Now, unlike all the other non-dairy drinks I mentioned, this one stands out, but I don't think this is going to resonate with everyone.
This drink tastes mostly of turmeric as there is a mildly spicy ginger-like flavor to it, which might also come from the ginger juice that is present here. Adding to the mild spice is the addition of black pepper.
One thing that is surprising here is the addition of honey. Although this product seems to try to appeal to a lot of groups: dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free, this product isn't vegan due to the presence of honey. Using maple syrup instead would have allowed this to be a vegan product as well.
But overall the flavor here was subtly sweet, mildly coconut-y, spiced with ginger. But most importantly, it did have that milky creaminess despite being nondairy. Well done on that end.
That being said, I tried this two different ways: cold and warm.
I preferred this slightly warm rather than chilled in the refrigerator. I felt like the flavors were more enjoyable that way due to their spiced nature of them. In either case, this was a fun item to try but wasn't my thing.
Now full disclosure, this was my first time having golden milk, so if anyone has a comparison point I'd love to hear from you.
I'm not too sure how many pre-made ready-to-go golden milk drinks are out there, although there are some that are in powder form. But in all fairness, with a decent spice cabinet, this is something that can be made at home.
Overall
For $2.69 if you are curious it may be worth trying.
Would I buy this again? No, I won't be buying Trader Joe's Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage again.
Did you try it? Let me know what you think in the comments section!
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The box of Trader Joe's Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage:
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Trader Joe's Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage
Product Name: Trader Joe's Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage
Product Description: Trader Joe's Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage is a smooth, creamy, spiced, and deeply yellow drink.
Price: $2.69
Currency: USD
Availability: Discontinued
Summary
Trader Joe's Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage is a smooth but mildly spiced beverage
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Taste
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Value
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Worthy of Repurchasing
Pros
- Some claim there are health benefits to consuming turmeric
- This product is kosher, dairy free, soy free, and gluten free.
- It is creamy tasting
- One of the few golden milk products that isn't sold in powdered form and is ready to drink
Cons
- If you are vegan, then be aware this product contains honey.
- Wasn't my favorite of the non dairy beverages
Alek says
It might be good idea to use in curries dishes.
judilyn says
I sprinkle turmeric into my cooked whole five-grain cereal in the morning, under a shower of freshly cut up fruit. I don't taste it at all.
Virtual hugs,
Judie
Dag says
I bought this product the same day you reviewed it but I haven't tried it yet. It's sitting in my fridge. I take turmeric/bioperine capsules daily so I was curious as to how this would taste. Thanks for the review.
Becky Sceranka says
Enjoying a warm cup now, this is so my thing! Anti inflammatory and non dairy makes me happy...and I do like the taste!
becomebetty says
Thanks for sharing Becky!
Jessica Shiroff says
I loved using this in smoothies, and as of recent, Trader Joe's has discontinued it@
becomebetty says
Thanks for sharing Jessica!
Connie says
I loved this product. I would heat 3/4 mug of the Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage with 1/4 mug of almond milk and add honey & cinnamon to taste. It's a wonderful, creamy and comforting beverage. Especially on cold winter nights. Unfortunately it has been discontinued by TJ's. I would love to know the parent company that manufactured it & put TJ's name on the product. It may still be out there under a different company name.
becomebetty says
Thanks for sharing!