Jahmu Chai Review + Red Lentil Tofu Curry and Carrot Turmeric Smoothie Recipes

Jamu? What the heck is that?

Though this magical, nutrient-dense Indonesian drink, sounds exotic, Jahmu Chai is making it super accessible for everyone to enjoy!

Jahmu Chai is an organic blend of turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, nutmeg, yerba mate, cardamom, fenugreek, fennel, cloves and cayenne. It’s basically a superfood dry mix that instantly makes an insanely yummy golden milk latte, by just adding any type of milk. It’s potent spice blend also makes it ideal for savory cooking as well, particular for Indian or curry dishes. I’ve also been adding it to my smoothies every morning which has helped my digestion IMMENSELY every morning. The spicy aspects of the mix, also gives me a little jolt for breakfast, too!

A small bottle will get you 16 servings of lattes though, saving you lots of cash on cafe-bought golden milks, which sometimes cost a small fortune. Jahmu Chai is infinitely more delicious and nutritious and can easily be made right from home, with also zero effort. Their turmeric blends have an original variation, a lightly sweetened version and one with caffeine. They’ve also got some decadent matcha chai AND chocolate chai, which are just as healthy as the original turmeric blends. 

The brother and sister behind Jahmu, are Jessica and Walter Filkins, who are based between both Boulder and Kingston. I love supporting both Colorado and East coast wellness products, so Jahmu Chai is a perfect blend of both (pun intended). Jessica is also one of the sweetest people I’ve met here in Boulder and could not be happier to be enjoying her delicious concoctions regularly. For local friends, you can also get cups of this liquid sunshine at Rayback and The Laughing Goat!

Enjoy Jahmu Chai as is, or in either of the following recipes 🙂

ORANGE CARROT TURMERIC SMOOTHIE

1 1/2 frozen banana

1/2 cup frozen mango

1 carrot

1 orange

Small piece of ginger

2 tsp Jahmu Chai

Plant-based milk to blend to desired consistency

• Add all ingredients to Vitamix and blend!

RED LENTIL TOFU CURRY

1 yellow onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp curry powder

2 tsp Jahmu Chai

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

3/4 cup red lentils

1 15 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes

1 15 oz can full-fat coconut milk

1 cup cubed tofu (I used the curry tofu nuggets from Hodo)

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

• Saute onion in coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes
• Add garlic, curry powder, Jahmu Chai and red pepper and stir to combine
• Add all remaining ingredients, except cilantro and bring to a boil
• Reduce to a simmer and cook over low heat for 20 minutes
• Remove from heat after lentils are cooked through and stir in cilantro