Have you ever tried adding tea to a smoothie? Not only does tea add flavor to your smoothie, but, depending on the type of tea, it can also add a welcome boost of caffeine and antioxidants. Here are a few of our favorite tea-based smoothie recipes!
1. Matcha Mango Smoothie Bowl
A smoothie, in a bowl—perfect for adding your favorite toppings like coconut flakes, fresh fruit, granola, and more!
Smoothie ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1/2 inch ginger, raw root
- 1 inch turmeric, raw root
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup coconut yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk of your choice
- 2 tsp Culinary Grade Matcha
Toppings
- Fresh berries
- Fresh mango
- Fresh kiwi
- Coconut flakes
- Hemp seeds
- Roasted almonds
Matcha Mango Smoothie Bowl preparation instructions
- Add all smoothie ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with berries, mango, kiwi, coconut flakes, hemp seeds and roasted almonds.
- Enjoy!
2. Berry Hibiscus Smoothie
Cool off with this fruity, healthy smoothie featuring strawberries and hibiscus tea.
Berry Hibiscus Smoothie ingredients
- 6 frozen strawberries
- 1/3 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 4 oz hibiscus tea, brewed and cooled
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp agave syrup or more if desired
Berry Hibiscus Smoothie preparation instructions
- Place strawberries, raspberries, banana, hibiscus tea, coconut milk and agave syrup in a blender.
- Process until smooth and serve immediately.
3. Beet and Raspberry Orange Green Tea Smoothie
Not only is this smoothie tasty and good for you, but it’s also a stunning beet-red color! It combines Raspberry Orange green tea with beets, bananas, and raspberries for a fruity concoction that’s packed with flavor.
Beet and Raspberry Orange Green Tea Smoothie ingredients
- 1/3 cup beets, diced
- 1/2 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1/2 of a orange, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 1/3 cup coconut yogurt
- 4 oz Raspberry Orange Rhapsody green tea, brewed and cooled
Beet and Raspberry Orange Green Tea Smoothie preparation instructions
- Heat 4 oz water until steaming (not boiling). Steep 1 tsp of tea for 2 minutes. Cool down completely.
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy.
- Enjoy!
4. Chamomile Pineapple Smoothie
Up your smoothie game with this fruity, floral combination of chamomile and pineapple!
Chamomile Pineapple Smoothie ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp fresh turmeric, grated (or 1/2 tsp ground turmeric)
- 1 tsp flaxseed
- 1/4 cup coconut milk, full fat or 1/4 cup coconut yogurt
- 4 oz Egyptian Chamomile herbal tea brewed and cooled
Chamomile Pineapple Smoothie preparation instructions
- Steep one teaspoon of Egyptian Chamomile in 4 oz of boiling water for 5 minutes. Cool completely.
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Enjoy!
5. Matcha Mango Smoothie
This smoothie is packed full of nutritious ingredients, from culinary grade matcha powder to ginger, turmeric, spinach, and more. Enjoy it after your next workout, as an on-the-go breakfast, or even whip it up as a snack!
Matcha Mango Smoothie ingredients
- 1 mango, peeled and diced
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp fresh turmeric, grated
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup almond yogurt
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tsp culinary grade matcha
Matcha Mango Smoothie preparation instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Enjoy!
All photo and recipe credits: Sandra Aguirre.
