Ingredients
1 tsp ceremonial-grade matcha powder
1 small umeboshi plum (pit removed)
2-inch strip kombu (edible kelp), rinsed
1-inch knob fresh ginger, grated
1.5 cups hot water (about 170°F or 77°C)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, steep the kombu strip in 1.5 cups of hot water for 5–10 minutes, then remove kombu.
In a mug, mash the umeboshi plum into a paste.
Add grated ginger to the umeboshi paste and stir to combine.
Pour the hot kombu-infused water over the ginger-umeboshi mixture and stir well.
Sift matcha powder into a small bowl, whisk with a splash of hot water until smooth and frothy.
Add whisked matcha into the mug and stir to combine.
Drink warm on an empty stomach or 30 minutes before meals for optimal benefits.
Notes
Use only natural umeboshi without added flavorings. For caffeine-free versions, replace matcha with roasted barley tea or bancha. Sweeten with raw honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infused
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 18
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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