Coconut-Lime Matcha

Hangover Helper

December 2: Feast Day of St. Bibiana

Have a hangover from holiday partying? Then get inspired by the “Coconut” song and invoke St. Bibiana (Vivian), patron saint of hangovers, for a home remedy.

If you put de lime in de coconut water and mix it all up with matcha powder, it will help relieve a bellyache and headache. This hangover helper keeps you hydrated from the electrolytes in the coconut water and provides a little pain relief from the caffeine in the earthy-flavored green tea powder. Limes can also quell the queasiness and add vitamin C to stabilize your blood sugar levels.

Personally, we have no need to drink this hangover helper as we aren’t too into the bar scene. But as designated drivers at a few holiday parties, we could offer this coconut-lime matcha hangover helper to those who have imbibed a little too much. Or you can also sip on this healthy concoction on the morning of the Feast Day of St. Bibiana for a natural boost of energy! Cheers!

Recipe

(Adapted from Shape magazine)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut water, chilled
  • pinch of sea salt (we used Hawaiian sea salt)
  • 1 teaspoon matcha (green tea powder)
  • spritz of lime juice from a slice or wedge (also optional garnish)

Directions

In a small glass, pour the coconut water. Add a pinch of sea salt. Mix in the matcha. Spritz a little lime juice and stir. Garnish with a lime slice or wedge.

Notes

  • St. Bibiana died as a martyr (4th century) for her steadfast Christian faith. According to some legends, she was forced to drink liquid lead as part of her torture. After she was buried, healing herbs grew from her gravesite and were known to cure headaches, epilepsy and even hangovers! (We highly doubt that the healing herb was matcha since tea bushes were not grown in Rome.)
  • Take care during the holidays and don’t drink and drive!