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Tokyo Tea

A refreshing Japanese-inspired beverage combining matcha green tea with citrus, ginger, and honey.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 teaspoons matcha powder
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 tablespoons raw honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger grated or minced
  • pinch of sea salt
  • Ice cubes optional, for cold serving

Equipment

  • Matcha whisk (bamboo chasen) or small wire whisk
  • Small ceramic or glass matcha bowl
  • Electric kettle or stovetop kettle
  • Measuring spoons
  • Juice citrus juicer or hand-held citrus press
  • Two tea glasses or mugs
  • Small spoon for stirring honey

Method
 

  1. Heat the water to 160-170 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Sift 2 teaspoons of matcha powder into a matcha bowl.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of hot water to the matcha and whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour in the remaining hot water while whisking to create foam.
  5. Prepare fresh ginger and lemon juice.
  6. Stir in 1 tablespoon of raw honey into the matcha.
  7. Blend in lemon juice and ginger, stirring well.
  8. Add a pinch of sea salt and give a final stir.
  9. Pour into serving glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve immediately while hot or over ice for a refreshing cold drink.