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Callie Brooks

Japanese Mounjaro Drink: The Traditional Gut-Reset Recipe

A traditional Japanese wellness tonic made with matcha, kombu, umeboshi, and ginger. Perfect for gut support and morning rituals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Wellness Drink
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 20
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp ceremonial grade matcha powder
  • 1 small strip dried kombu about 2 inches
  • 1 tsp unsweetened umeboshi plum paste or 1 whole plum, pitted and mashed
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 cup warm water not boiling, about 175°F/80°C

Method
 

  1. 1. Soak the kombu strip in the warm water for 10 minutes. Once the water is infused, remove and discard the kombu.
  2. 2. To the kombu-infused water, add the matcha powder, umeboshi paste, and freshly grated ginger.
  3. 3. Using a bamboo whisk or a small milk frother, whisk vigorously until the matcha is completely dissolved and a light froth forms on top.
  4. 4. Pour into a mug and sip slowly while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gSodium: 580mgFiber: 1g

Notes

This recipe has a bold flavor profile that is salty, sour, and earthy, true to traditional Japanese wellness tonics.
Where to Buy: You can find kombu and umeboshi at most Japanese markets, larger health food stores, or online retailers specializing in Asian foods.

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