Ingredients
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- 1/2 tsp matcha powder
- 1/2 tsp yuzu juice (or lemon)
- 1 small umeboshi plum, pitted and chopped
- Optional: 1 slice fresh ginger, pinch of kelp flakes, or 1 shiso leaf
- 8 oz water (hot or cold)
Instructions
- Boil 8 oz of water and let it cool for 1 minute to preserve matcha’s flavor and nutrients.
- Whisk matcha with a small amount of warm water until smooth.
- Add yuzu juice, chopped umeboshi plum, and optional add-ins like ginger or kelp.
- For hot version: stir well and sip slowly before breakfast.
- For cold version: combine all in a jar or shaker with cold water, shake or stir well, add ice and enjoy.
Notes
Start with a lower dose if you have a sensitive stomach. Use quality matcha and umeboshi for best results. Ideal as a morning reset drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg