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    13 Jan 27, 2016 Breakfast  |   Jump to Recipe

    Mint and Green Tea Smoothie Recipe

    Meet my new favorite feel good smoothie.  It’s green (of course), but not too green.

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    Mint and Green Tea Smoothie

    The base of this smoothie is brewed green tea infused with golden coins of fresh ginger.  I used some organic green jasmine tea here, but you can use whatever you’ve got.  Just make sure the tea bags haven’t been sitting in the pantry for 5 years.  Green things include spinach for nutrients and mint for flavor.  Pear and pineapple join the mix to naturally sweeten things up.  Blend that all up, and you’ve got a vibrant green beverage that’s pure sunshine on a cold winter morning.  There’s no kale or celery in this smoothie, so its “greenness” is definitely on the pleasant side.  Continue reading for the smoothie recipe.

    Mint and Green Tea Smoothie Ingredients

    The main flavor of this smoothie is green tea, so there is some room for variation here based on what type of green tea you use.  Once you’ve blended up the smoothie, taste for sweetness and acidity.  If you need a little more sweetness, add a dab of honey.  A little more acidity?  Add a squeeze of lemon.  Just avoid adding more fruit, because you’ll start to mask the flavor of the green tea.

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    Mint and Green Tea Smoothie

    Mint and Green Tea Smoothie Recipe

    by Brandon Matzek
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Servings 1 smoothie

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 green tea bag
    • 2 coins of peeled ginger
    • 1 cup boiling water
    • 1 cup baby spinach
    • 1 to 2 sprigs of fresh mint, leaves only
    • 3/4 cup diced pineapple (fresh or frozen)
    • 1 ripe pear, cored and cubed
    • Small pinch of kosher salt
    • 1/2 cup crushed ice
    • Honey, to taste
    • Fresh lemon juice, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Place green tea bag and ginger in a 1-cup measuring cup, then top with boiling water. Steep tea for 2 minutes, then remove the tea bag from the water. Steep ginger for 3 minutes longer, then remove the ginger. Let ginger green tea cool before using.
    • Place cooled tea, spinach, mint, pineapple, pear, salt and crushed ice in a blender, and blend until smooth. Season to taste with honey and lemon juice. Enjoy immediately.
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    Categories: Breakfast Tags: ginger, green tea, mint, pear, pineapple, spinach

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    Comments

    1. Sara @ Cake Over Steak says

      January 27, 2016 at 9:12 am

      I love the sound of this sooooo much! I swear you’re like my blog soulmate with these recipes you’re throwing out into the world. I want all of them.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 18, 2016 at 11:19 am

        YAAASSSS!! Loved your recent green tea smoothie 🙂

        Reply
    2. J.S. @ Sun Diego Eats says

      January 27, 2016 at 11:14 am

      I think I’ve actually said the phrase “green but not TOO green” when asking for help on which green juice to buy at juice shops haha

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 18, 2016 at 11:18 am

        HA!!! Yeah, sometimes green juices/smoothies can be very bitter. I have a hard time downing them 😛 This one is nice and balanced.

        Reply
    3. Maggie says

      January 27, 2016 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      Hi Brandon, your photos are stunning and this drink is divine! We love green tea but I never thought about using it in a smoothie. What a wonderful idea! I’ll try out making this with matcha powder next time. I believe it will work well too 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        January 29, 2016 at 4:21 pm

        Thanks Maggie! Definitely give it a try 🙂

        Reply
    4. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

      January 27, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      I wish I had a big glass of this right now! The pear and pineapple with the mint and the tea…so much flavor and so healthy. Love it!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 18, 2016 at 11:15 am

        Yeah, this smoothie is PACKED with flavor. Much needed in the morning. Thanks Averie 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kylee @ Kylee Cooks says

      January 27, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      We make green smoothies and call them “hulk juice” to my sons…. this looks so delicious!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        January 29, 2016 at 10:45 am

        Haha nice!! That’s a great way to get kids to like green juice/smoothies 🙂

        Reply
    6. Allison says

      January 27, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      I’m so into smoothies right now! Adding this one to the breakfast menu – I love the idea of combining mint and green tea. Also, Gorgeous Photos!!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        January 29, 2016 at 10:44 am

        Thanks Allison! Let me know how you like it.

        Reply
    7. Megan @ A Dash of Megnut says

      January 28, 2016 at 10:50 am

      I love green tea in my smoothies! Definitely going to give your version a go!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        January 29, 2016 at 10:44 am

        Thanks Megan!

        Reply
    8. [email protected] says

      January 29, 2016 at 11:53 am

      I’m all about health in a glass and this is perfect for me! I love that you used mint, I’ve not done that in my smoothies. I have mint growing everywhere, so I will need to!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 18, 2016 at 11:12 am

        This would be a perfect mint use-up! Mint goes well with all sorts of fruit smoothies. Enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says

      January 30, 2016 at 10:47 pm

      I’m all about smoothies right now, but I never thought to put green tea in. Perfect for a little extra zip and extra antioxidants!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 18, 2016 at 11:10 am

        Green tea makes a great flavor base. I want to try black tea next!

        Reply
    10. Christina | Christina's Cucina says

      January 30, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      I can taste the freshness and zing from this smoothie just from reading the ingredients! Fabulous!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 18, 2016 at 11:09 am

        Thanks Christina!

        Reply
    11. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

      January 31, 2016 at 2:23 am

      I am loving this! It looks so refreshing and love that kick from the ginger!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 18, 2016 at 11:09 am

        Thanks Annie! This smoothie is definitely more on the fresh side.

        Reply
    12. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 31, 2016 at 11:47 am

      This sounds wonderful, Brandon, and as always your pictures are just drop-dead gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 18, 2016 at 11:00 am

        Thanks Kimberly!

        Reply
    13. Alana says

      February 1, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Hi, this sounds like my dream smoothie. All that green tea must make the morning look bright (not just bearable but bright!!). And pineapple and mint!? DREAMS.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 18, 2016 at 10:59 am

        YES!! You would totally love this 🙂 I need to try it with matcha next time!

        Reply
    14. Stephanie says

      February 2, 2016 at 7:31 am

      Hi, this sounds amazing!! I am wondering how well this would freeze pre-packed for quick smoothie making on the go. Brew and freeze the tea in cubes then add to freezer bag with fruits/veg. Has anyone tried this with success?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 18, 2016 at 10:58 am

        Hi Stephanie! I think that would work well. I wouldn’t keep the spinach and mint frozen for too long, but a couple days would be fine.

        Reply
    15. Nenoskaal says

      February 4, 2016 at 5:57 am

      4 stars
      I tried your recipe, and thought the taste was quite sharp.

      So I added some unsweetened almond milk to soften the vast mix of flavors. That made it even better for me.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        February 18, 2016 at 10:47 am

        Great suggestion! Flavors can vary depending on the sweetness levels of the pineapple and the pear, so it’s always a good idea to tweak things at the end to taste. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    16. Joleen @ Joleen Cuisine says

      April 10, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      Usually when I’m making my smoothies in the morning, I always just throw in an extra spoonful of matcha booster to give it that green tea taste, but adding actual tea is SUCH a good idea!! I’m kind of mad that I didn’t think of that myself, because I LOVEE tea! Thanks for such a tasty recipe 🙂

      Reply
    17. Anna Powell says

      November 2, 2016 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      Hello Brandon, I was putting together some green Tea smoothie recipes and really liked yours. I love Ginger and pear together. I referenced your recipe in a post if that is OK.

      -Anna

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        November 22, 2016 at 7:53 am

        Sounds good! Thanks Anna.

        Reply
    18. Ravin kumar says

      June 24, 2020 at 8:15 am

      I love Ginger and pear together. I liked this recipe! It looks so refreshing and love it. They are sounds really amazing. Thanks for such a tasty recipe 🙂

      Reply
    19. Radwa says

      January 16, 2021 at 1:21 pm

      This looks amazing and easy to make; I can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
    20. Hayley Shaver says

      September 5, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      I like adding avocado and milk of any kind with a splash of lime to this kind of smoothie. I also add cinnamon, honey and ginger to anything.

      Reply

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