Japanese Mounjaro Recipe for Weight Loss
A warm matcha, ginger, kombu, and umeboshi drink with bold tang and very low calories for a simple morning routine.
Equipment
- small pot or kettle
- matcha whisk (chasen) or small whisk
- mug or heatproof cup
Ingredients
Drink
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 slice lemon with peel
- 1 small piece dried kombu (kelp)
- 1 umeboshi (pickled plum)
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
Instructions
- Boil the water, then turn off the heat. Add the kombu and steep 5 minutes (do not boil the kombu).
- Lift out the kombu. Add the grated ginger and the lemon slice. Steep 2 to 3 minutes.
- Let the liquid cool slightly (about 160–170°F / 71–77°C). Whisk in the matcha until smooth and frothy.
- Drop in the umeboshi, stir gently, and sip while warm. Adjust with more hot water if the flavor is too strong.
Notes
Use care with ingredients if pregnant or managing thyroid issues. Adjust umeboshi and matcha quantities to suit taste and dietary needs.
Nutrition Facts (per serving, estimated)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV* |
| Calories | 20 kcal | — |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium** | ~520 mg | 23% |
| Potassium | ~140 mg | 3% |
| Fiber | ~1 g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | ~1 g | — |
| Vitamin A | — | ~2% |
| Vitamin C | — | ~8% |
| Calcium | — | ~2% |
| Iron | — | ~4% |
Nutrition
Calories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1g
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