Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder (preferably ceremonial-grade)
- 1 umeboshi plum or 1 teaspoon umeboshi plum paste
- 1 slice fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 thumb-sized piece of dried kombu
- 8 ounces warm water (160–170°F)
- Optional: lemon juice or honey for taste
- Optional substitute: pinch of Himalayan pink salt and lemon juice instead of umeboshi
Instructions
- Grate the fresh ginger using a microplane or fine grater.
- Measure the matcha powder and set it aside in a small bowl.
- Heat 8 oz of water to 160–170°F (not boiling).
- Steep the dried kombu in the warm water for 5 minutes to extract minerals.
- While the kombu steeps, whisk the matcha powder with a small splash of warm water until frothy.
- Remove the kombu strip from the water.
- Add the grated ginger, umeboshi paste (or plum), and whisked matcha to the warm kombu-infused water.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Taste and adjust with lemon juice or honey if desired.
- Serve warm and sip slowly.
Notes
- No umeboshi? Use a pink salt recipe alternative: 1 pinch Himalayan pink salt and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.
- Add 1 tsp chia seeds for fiber and fullness support.
- Store dry ingredients pre-portioned in jars for quick prep.
- Best consumed in the morning or as a mid-afternoon digestive reset.
- Not intended as a medical substitute. Consult your physician if using alongside medication.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg