Ingredients
Fresh ingredients like green tea leaves, ginger, and lemon for a Japanese detox beverage. 1-2 teaspoons of sencha green tea leaves or 1 tea bag
- 1 teaspoon of matcha powder (high-quality ceremonial grade matcha recommended)
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon of honey or agave syrup (optional, to taste)
- 2 cups of water
Instructions
Preparing the Japanese detox tea by steeping green tea leaves. Boil the water: Start by boiling water in a kettle or saucepan. You’ll need about 2 cups of water for each serving.
- Steep the green tea: Once the water has come to a boil, steep the sencha green tea for 3-5 minutes. If you’re using a tea bag, simply place it in the water. If you’re using loose-leaf tea, use a tea infuser or strain it later.
- Add the matcha: In a separate bowl, whisk the matcha powder with a little bit of hot water to form a smooth paste. Once the matcha paste is smooth, add it to the brewed green tea and stir well.
- Add fresh ginger: Grate about 1 inch of fresh ginger and add it to the mixture. Stir well to combine the flavors.
- Sweeten: If you prefer your detox beverage sweetened, add a teaspoon of honey or agave syrup. Stir to ensure it dissolves completely.
- Serve: You can serve the beverage hot or let it cool down and serve it over ice for a refreshing cold drink.
Notes
Enjoy this beverage in the morning to boost your energy or as a pre-workout drink to keep you energized.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg