Description
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon premium matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon umeboshi plum paste
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 small strip about 2 inches of dried kombu (kelp)
- 1 cup hot water not boiling, about 175°F/80°C
- 1 teaspoon raw honey optional, for added sweetness
Instructions
- Steep a kombu strip in 1 cup of hot water for 3 minutes to draw out its minerals, then discard the kombu.
- Whisk matcha powder into the warm infusion until it’s smooth and frothy.
- Mix in umeboshi plum paste and grated ginger until well incorporated.
- Sweeten with honey if desired.
- Sip slowly and enjoy the bold, nourishing flavors.
Notes
- For a stronger matcha flavor, use 1.5 teaspoons of matcha powder.
- No umeboshi paste? Mash 1–2 whole umeboshi plums instead.
- Add a squeeze of lemon for a zesty kick and extra vitamin C.
- Use freshly grated ginger for the best flavor and health boost.
- Experiment with different honeys—like manuka—for added wellness benefits.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Category: Wellness Drink
- Method: Whisking & Soaking
- Cuisine: American, Japanese, Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories: 25 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg