Creative Green Tea Infusions

RECIPES That Get Right to the Scoop

These lime-infused green tea smoothies are easy to make in one large batch so you have a good-sized serving for several days. You also won’t have to worry about fulfilling your daily produce allowance because each smoothie is packed with nutrients from fruit and veggies, as well as antioxidants from the green tea.

To make a batch of Four 16 ounce green smoothies:

(This recipe will fill your blender to the brim.)

• 3 c. boiling water

• 1 heaping tablespoon of Poetic Tea’s organic, sweet pear green tea called “Elegy”

• 1/2 c. lime juice

• 1 c. ice

• 1 cucumber

• 2 Granny Smith apples

• 1 x 12 ounce bag of pre-washed kale (fresh or frozen)

• 1 x 5 ounce bag of pre-washed baby spinach (fresh or frozen)

• 2 tablespoons of Stevia (or desired sweetener)

Here’s the scoop:

• Pour boiling water that has cooled for a minute or two over the green tea leaves and brew for two to three minutes;

• Add lime juice and strain tea into blender over ice;

• Wash and chop fruit and veggies and add to blender;

• Blend until smooth and add Stevia (or desired sweetener) and mix once more;

• Divide smoothies into four large mason jars (you should have approximately 16 ounces in each one);

• Drink immediately or tightly secure a lid and refrigerate.

*Pro Tip 1: If smoothie is too thick for personal preference, either add more tea, substitute more spinach for kale, or reduce the amount of greens altogether.

*Pro Tip 2: Smoothies are best fresh, but will last for several days in the refrigerator with a tight lid. Shake well before drinking a smoothie that has settled.

*Pro Tip 3: Reuse tea leaves by pouring three cups of boiling water over them and refrigerating to use for your next smoothie batch.

Cheers! To a healthy, happy new year! ~ Sara