Coconut turmeric milk

This is a soothing evening beverage that seems to improve sleep, and also helps with inflammation. Most of all, it is super tasty! We started making it on doctor's suggestion, and we liked it so much that we continue making it. Recording it here so that we don't forget!

Ingredients for 2 cups:

• 1 cup low-fat coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 inch ginger root, slicet thinly
• 1-2 sticks cinnamon
• 1 star anise
• 5 cloves
• 1 TBS turmeric
• a good grinding of black pepper - boosts for turmeric absorbtion
• 2 TBS honey

Preparation:

• Bring all ingredients to boil
• Simmer for 8 minutes
• Strain, cool
• Add some more pepper if needed
• Drink while it is still hot