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Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

5/11/2015

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From the kitchen of: Jesse Haas

Matcha is a Japanese powdered green tea preparation that promotes detoxification in many ways. Along with other green teas, it mobilizes fat metabolism and helps eliminate toxins stored in adipose tissue. Green tea also contains polyphenols, like flavonoids and catechins that combat oxidative stress and kill cancer cells. In case you need one more reason to drink green tea, it is also good for the brain - tea drinkers have lower incidence of dementia-related disorders and age-related cognitive decline. Sold yet?

You get more benefits from drinking matcha than other green teas simply because you actually consume the tea leaves...with all these beneficial compounds. Here's one way to enjoy green tea in a delicious, detoxifying green smoothie recipe:

Blend together:
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup milk, non-dairy beverage or coconut water
  • 2 heaping teaspoons matcha green tea
  • 4 kale leaves
  • 1 ripe pear or 1 cup frozen peaches
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground flaxseed
  • handful of ice
  • Feeling brave? Add 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric!



Pour your bright green concoction in a mason jar and take it to the office with a smug look on your face to enjoy in front of all your jealous colleagues...or make some extra to share!


3 Comments
caca milk link
11/17/2015 08:42:35 pm

looks very fresh, thankyou for the recipe ^^

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Kristi
7/13/2016 03:21:29 pm

Looks amazing and can't wait to try it! Where can we get the matcha?

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Wellness Minneapolis
7/15/2016 01:53:56 pm

Hi Kristi! You can find matcha at your local co-op or health foods store, either in the bulk section, or with the other teas. Enjoy!

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