Cooled fruit tea replaces milk here, so the apricots keep their slightly tart, perfumed edge. The banana does the rest, adding body and a soft sweetness.
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Smooth and medium thick, with ripe banana up front and a fresh, slightly tangy apricot finish.
Using brewed tea as the liquid is an easy way to add aroma to a smoothie without adding sugar. A hibiscus or berry fruit tea brings a light acidity that suits stone fruit well. Apricots are at their best in early summer and are a source of beta carotene, which gives them their orange colour. The banana makes the drink creamy even without dairy. It works as a light breakfast or an afternoon snack on a warm day.
Yes. Frozen apricot halves make the smoothie colder and thicker, so add a little more tea if needed.
Yes, it contains only fruit and tea.
A berry or hibiscus blend without added sugar gives the nicest acidity. Very sweet flavoured teas can make it cloying.
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