Description
A warm, simple morning beverage that combines matcha with lemon and ginger for a low-calorie ritual to support focus and metabolism.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 fl oz (240–300 ml) hot water (not boiling; ~175–185°F / 80–85°C)
- 1 teaspoon ceremonial-grade matcha powder (about 2 g)
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (about 2–3 g)
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon (about 1 tbsp / 15 ml)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional — adds ~21 kcal)
Instructions
- Heat the water to about 175–185°F (80–85°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, bring to a boil and let sit 1 minute.
- Place matcha powder into a small bowl or mug. Add a splash (1–2 tbsp) of the hot water and whisk briskly until a smooth, frothy paste forms.
- Add the remaining hot water and whisk until lightly frothy.
- Stir in the grated ginger and lemon juice. Taste and add honey/maple syrup if you prefer sweetness. Mix well.
- Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top and sip slowly while warm.
Notes
Use fresh ginger for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness and spice levels to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: <0.5g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg