Description
A warming Japanese-inspired wellness drink made with matcha, kombu, umeboshi, and fresh ginger. Naturally energizing and gently detoxifying ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder (preferably ceremonial grade)
- 1 umeboshi plum (or 1 teaspoon umeboshi paste)
- 1 slice fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 thumb-sized piece dried kombu
- 8 ounces warm water (about 160–170°F)
- Optional: splash of lemon juice or drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Grate the ginger, measure out the matcha, and rinse the kombu if needed.
- Heat water: Warm your water to just below boiling (steamy, not bubbling).
- Steep kombu: Place the kombu in a mug, pour in warm water, and let it steep for 5 minutes.
- Whisk matcha: In a separate bowl, whisk the matcha with a splash of warm water until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Combine: Remove kombu. Stir in grated ginger, umeboshi, and matcha.
- Taste and adjust: Add lemon juice or honey if desired.
- Serve: Sip warm and slowly.
Notes
- No umeboshi? Use a pinch of sea salt and a squeeze of lemon as a stand-in.
- Lower caffeine? Halve the matcha or try hojicha powder.
- Want more texture? Stir in chia seeds after mixing.
- Make ahead? Kombu water and matcha can be stored separately for 1–2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: apanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0g