1 of 1 photos

Photo by:

Add this recipe to your:

Send this recipe:

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (362g) Recipe makes 1 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: matcha green tea powder
Calories 126
Calories from Fat 40		(31%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 4.5g	6%
	Saturated Fat 2.8g	13%
	Monounsaturated Fat 1.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 17mg		5%
Sodium 64mg		2%
Potassium 184mg		5%
Total Carbohydrate 18.3g		6%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 12.6g
Protein 4.0g		8%
detailed view... how is this calculated?

Matcha Green Tea Smoothie or Iced Latte

Recipe #133955 | 6 min | 5 min prep | add private note

⁽⁷⁾ RATE IT NOW Print Recipe

By: Varnerific!
Aug 18, 2005

If you've read a newspaper or watched the news recently you've probably heard about all the health benefits of drinking Green Tea. It has tons of antioxidents and helps boost metabolism and helps you burn more fat and thus lose more weight. I enjoy drinking green tea and occasionally I enjoy a Starbucks Green Tea Frappuccino, or a Jamba Juice Matcha Smoothie Blast. This recipe is one I developed to be able to enjoy these smoothies at home. I think it tastes great and is really good for your health too. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Please note that this recipe does require premium matcha green tea powder. This is not just regular green tea leaves pulverized. This premium powder can be purchased at Japanese grocers, or online. I happen to purchase mine on that popular online auction site I'm sure you're familiar with. I use the "Usucha" (or thin) matcha green tea powder that comes straight from Kyoto, Japan. Feel free to contact me if you need help finding this tea and I can show you where to purchase it directly. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

SERVES 1 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
2 ounces hot water (but not boiling)
3 teaspoons sugar (or artificial sweetener)
4 ounces milk
8 ice cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla-flavored syrup (optional)

Directions

1
Mix 1/2 tsp green tea powder in 2 ounces of hot water in a bowl. Stir with a whisk until completely dissolved.
2
Stir in 3 teaspoons of sugar or sugar substitute (can adjust to taste).
3
Add in 4 ounces of milk and stir.
4
(Optional) Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla syrup, such as Torani or DaVinci brands.
5
Add ice cubes and blend in a blender until smooth.
6
Enjoy!
7
Note: You could also drink this as a Matcha Green Tea Iced Latte by just pouring the mixture over ice instead of blending.

Questions about this recipe?

Featured Reviews for This Recipe

From: Chef #1325505

On Oct 16, 2009

I love this recipe! I was sick of spending $5 on the coffee shop version. I made my own vanilla syrup (site will be listed below.) and purchased the Matcha online. The Matcha I got is great quality and a lot less pricy then others I found. I might leave out the sugar next time though. The vanilla syrup is a lot of sugar already. Vanilla syrup recipe http://www.recipegoldmine.com/syrup/vanilla-syrup.html Matcha http://www.teazonline.com/servlet/the-63/matcha-green-tea-powder/Detail

0 people found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you? YES | NO

From: Monkeymoogle

On Jan 25, 2009

I found that the recipe calls for too many ice cubes — I suggest to others to add them to the blender one at a time to ensure you don't get an unblendable mush like I did.

0 people found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you? YES | NO

From: Born2cook

On Jan 6, 2007

WOW - on a whim I bought this matcha green tea powder on our favorite auction web sight and when it came I was so glad I did. This drink is amazing - so refreshing. I prefer the Iced Latte to the Smoothie. I leave out the sugar and use one Tablespoon of the vanilla syrup. Try it - you won't be disappointed - and all the health benefits! Where can I get more recipes? Thanks.

3 people found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you? YES | NO

From: Bubbie!

On Jul 25, 2007

Great recipe. I have a few changes that I do for a smoothie type...use fat free soy or milk based frozen yogurt. It gives it a nice creamy effect. You will then not need the sugar. I usually just eyeball the tea powder (also from online auction), add the yogurt, ice cubes, and a splash of vanilla (not syrup)...just a little bit of a change. Great healthy desert.

2 people found this review helpful

Was this review helpful to you? YES | NO

Read all 7 reviews