No fruit, no dairy, just greens and matcha: this is a smoothie for people who like the taste of green tea. It is grassy, herbal and very light.
30 g
baby spinach
10 g
flat-leaf parsley leaves and thin stems
½ tsp
matcha powder
6¾ oz
water
1 tsp
honey to taste (optional)
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Grassy and herbal with a light, pleasant bitterness from the matcha; thin and refreshing.
Matcha is finely ground green tea, so unlike brewed tea you consume the whole leaf. It contains caffeine, roughly comparable to a cup of green tea at this amount, and gives the drink its deep colour and gentle bitterness. Spinach is mild in flavour and adds volume, while parsley brings a fresh, herbal edge.
Because it contains no fruit, this smoothie has very little sugar. It works as a morning pick me up; add a teaspoon of honey if you find it too austere.
Yes, matcha is green tea and contains caffeine. Avoid it late in the day if you are sensitive.
Yes, as long as you skip the honey or use maple syrup.
Matcha is naturally slightly bitter. Use a good quality matcha and not more than half a teaspoon.
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