Using cooled tea instead of water is an easy way to add flavour to a smoothie without sugar. Here peppermint tea meets basil and ripe pear, and the result tastes like a cool herb garden.
1
pear ripe, cored
15 g
lamb's lettuce
4 leaves
basil
1 tbsp
chia seeds
6¾ oz
peppermint tea brewed and fully cooled
Garnish: Mint sprig · Ice: Served up, no ice
Basil Pear Smoothie with Mint Tea
Cool, herbal and mildly sweet, with juicy pear and a light, slightly thick texture.
Peppermint tea gives this smoothie a clean, cooling note, and since it is a herbal tea it contains no caffeine. Juicy pear supplies the sweetness, while lamb's lettuce adds a mild green base. Basil brings a peppery aroma that goes surprisingly well with mint.
Chia seeds thicken the drink slightly and add some fibre. The smoothie is light, so it is best as a refreshing drink in the morning or afternoon rather than a full meal.
No, peppermint tea is a herbal infusion and naturally caffeine free.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
Yes: use 200 ml cold water and 5 fresh mint leaves.
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