Green Tea Sencha Smoothie
This refreshing Green Tea Sencha Smoothie combines the grassy, umami notes of premium Japanese green tea with creamy banana and bright citrus for a powerful antioxidant boost. It is a vibrant, energizing breakfast or post-workout drink that provides a sustained energy lift without the coffee crash.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Loose leaf Sencha green tea or 2 tea bags
- 0.5 cup Hot water heated to exactly 175°F/80°C to avoid bitterness
- 1 cup Baby spinach packed
- 1 large Banana frozen and sliced
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt plain and unsweetened
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 tsp Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
- 0.25 tsp Fresh ginger grated
- 0.5 cup Ice cubes optional for extra frostiness
Notes
For the best flavor, do not use boiling water for the tea as it scorches the Sencha leaves and creates a bitter taste. To make it vegan, substitute the Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and use maple syrup. This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight thermos for up to 4 hours.