Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 teaspoon matcha powder (culinary or ceremonial grade)
- 1/2 umeboshi plum (or 1/4 teaspoon umeboshi paste)
- 1 small piece of kombu (soaked in warm water for 5 minutes)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup warm water (not boiling)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice or 1–2 drops stevia
Instructions
- Soak the kombu in warm water for 5 minutes.
- In a mug or heat-safe glass, add matcha and grated ginger.
- Pour in the warm kombu water and stir gently.
- Add the umeboshi (or paste) and mix again until fully dissolved.
- Finish with lemon or stevia if desired.
- Drink slowly, ideally on an empty stomach.
Notes
Use warm (not hot) water to preserve the probiotics and minerals. Best consumed in the morning or before meals to support digestion and energy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Detox Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: detox, matcha, kombu, umeboshi, Japanese, Mounjaro, morning drink, gut health