Description
A bold and revitalizing Japanese wellness tonic made with matcha, umeboshi, kombu, and ginger — perfect for boosting digestion, metabolism, and natural detox pathways.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon premium matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon umeboshi plum paste
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 small strip (about 2 inches) dried kombu
- 1 cup hot water (175°F/80°C)
- 1 teaspoon raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- Place the kombu strip in hot water and let it steep for 3 minutes. Remove and discard the kombu.
- Add matcha powder to the kombu-infused water and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in umeboshi paste and grated ginger until fully blended.
- Add raw honey if desired and stir again.
- Serve warm and sip slowly to enjoy the benefits.
Notes
You can substitute whole umeboshi plums if paste is unavailable, or add a squeeze of lemon or a dash of apple cider vinegar for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg