Japanese Mounjaro Recipe
The Japanese Mounjaro recipe is less of a diet hack and more of a wellness ritual — a calming, nutrient-dense drink made from real, time-honored Japanese ingredients.
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Servings: servings
Calories: 15kcal
Equipment
- Kettle or small pot
- Mug or tea bowls
- chasen or small whisk or fork
- microplane for ginger
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp matcha
- 2 tsp fresh ginger
- 2 piece umeboshi plum
- 3 piece kombu 2" strips
Instructions
- Heat a few cups of water in a pot 175°F (80°C).2 cups water
- Place 3 two-inch strips of kombu in the warm water and let it steep for five minutes. Remove and discard the kombu.3 piece kombu
- In a separate bowl, whisk 2 teaspoons of matcha powder with a few tablespoons of warm water until smooth and frothy. Add to the kombu-infused water.2 tsp matcha
- Add 2 teaspoons of grated ginger and 2 umeboshi plums (or 2 teaspoons of paste) to the mixture.2 tsp fresh ginger, 2 piece umeboshi plum
- Taste and adjust. Add a small drizzle of raw honey, agave, or a squeeze of lemon or yuzu if you prefer, otherwise the flavor is unsweet and more earthy.Serve in mugs and sip warm.
Notes
This recipe is for culinary and wellness purposes only. While it is inspired by Japanese ingredients traditionally associated with anti-inflammatory properties, it has no medical connection to the prescription drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) and is not clinically proven to treat, prevent, or cure any medical condition. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice or treatment.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Japanese Mounjaro Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.04
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
21
mg
1
%
Potassium
12
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
204
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
14
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.