Description
A refreshing Japanese Mounjaro recipe made with matcha, kombu, umeboshi, and fresh ginger. This natural blend supports gentle detox and boosts energy without stimulants.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder (good quality if possible)
- 1 umeboshi plum (or about 1 teaspoon umeboshi paste)
- 1 slice fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 small piece dried kombu (thumb-sized)
- 8 ounces warm water (around 160–170°F)
- Optional: splash of lemon juice or drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Grate the ginger, measure the matcha, and prepare the kombu.
- Heat water to 160–170°F, not boiling.
- Steep the kombu in the warm water for 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the matcha powder with a splash of warm water until frothy.
- Remove kombu from the water.
- Stir in the umeboshi, grated ginger, and frothy matcha into the kombu water.
- Adjust flavor with lemon juice or honey if desired.
Notes
No umeboshi? Substitute with a pinch of sea salt and a squeeze of lemon. Add chia seeds or yuzu juice for extra boost. Cut matcha by half for a lower-caffeine version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Weight Loss
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 25kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0g