Description
A refreshing, natural drink inspired by Japanese wellness traditions—this Japanese Mounjaro recipe is free, simple, and packed with digestion-loving ingredients like ginger, matcha, and pink salt.
Ingredients
1 tsp matcha powder
½ tsp fresh grated ginger
Juice of ½ lemon
1 pinch Japanese pink salt
1 cup warm (not boiling) water
Optional: 1 tsp honey or monk fruit
Optional: Dash of cayenne
Optional: 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1. Heat your water to just under boiling (about 170°F).
2. Whisk the matcha and ginger in a mug using a bamboo whisk or fork.
3. Add lemon juice and pink salt. Stir gently.
4. Pour in the warm water and mix well.
5. Add any optional ingredients to taste.
6. Serve warm or over ice.
Notes
You can adjust ginger to taste or use powdered ginger if fresh isn’t available. For caffeine-free versions, use sencha or skip the matcha entirely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg