25 Health Boosting Green Tea Recipes

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25 Health Boosting Green Tea Recipes

Green tea is a relative newcomer to the Western health and fitness world. China and Japan have been enjoying this health boosting beverage for thousands of years but Western studies into the health benefits of green tea did not start until the 1990s. However, since those initial studies, interest in green tea has skyrocketed and it has now become one of the most popular and widely consumed health drinks on the market.

The current research on green tea suggests that it has the following health benefits:

Acting as an antioxidant and protecting your body’s cells from dangerous free radicals.
Lowering blood pressure in people suffering from hypertension.
Protecting against chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
Protecting against mental disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and heart disease.
Stimulating weight loss by increasing fat oxidation and thermogenesis.

Unfortunately, green tea is something of an acquired taste. Many people find it difficult to get used to the strong, vegetal flavor and even those who do like green tea initially, often get bored with the taste. As a result, many people don’t drink as much green tea as they should and miss out on all the benefits it has to offer.

In this eBook, I aim to change that and make green tea something that everyone looks forward to by providing you with 25 health boosting green tea recipes. When choosing these recipes, I’ve tried to make sure there’s something for everyone, so whether you like hot tea, iced tea, cocktails, smoothies or even food, you’re bound to find something that satisfies your taste buds.

Each recipe serves four people and comes with the following information:

A list of equipment that you will need.
A list of ingredients that you will need.
Instructions for preparing the drink.
The total number of calories and the number of calories per glass.

Chapter 1 – 5 Green Tea Cocktail Recipes

Green tea cocktails are a perfect way to combine the health boosting properties of green tea with the relaxing effect of alcohol. Whether you fancy a cool cocktail after a long, hard day or you want to impress family and friends with your bar skills, these five green tea cocktail recipes are sure to do the trick. As an added bonus, each cocktail comes in at less than 200 calories, so not only will they boost your health, they’ll also help you stay trim.

1. Green Tea Margarita

This simple cocktail adds green tea infused ice to the traditional margarita recipe.You’ll struggle to notice the difference in taste between this and a regular margarita but in terms of health benefits, the green tea margarita wins hands down.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 blender.

Ingredients Required:

24 oz. of frozen green tea divided into 1 oz. ice cubes (720ml).
5 oz. of tequila (150ml).
4 pinches of salt.
2.5 oz. of lemon juice (75ml).
2.5 oz. of orange liqueur(75ml).
1.5 oz. of sugar (45g).
1/2 a lime (chopped into four equal sized wedges).

Instructions:

Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of each glass and once the rim is fully coated, place the wedge of lime in the glass.
Spread a pinch of salt around the rim of each glass.
Place all the remaining ingredients in the blender and blend them until the mixture becomes frothy.
Pour an equal amount of cocktail mixture into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

756 calories total.
189 calories per glass.

2. Green Tea Lime Martini

A martini is one of the quickest and easiest cocktails to make and this green tea based alternative sticks to that trend.If you’re looking for a cocktail with minimal prep time, this is the one for you.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 cocktail shaker.

Ingredients Required:

8 oz. of chilled green tea (240ml).
8 oz. of lemon vodka (240ml).
7 oz. of crushed ice(210g).
2 oz. of orange liqueur(60ml).

Instructions:

Place all the ingredients in the cocktail shaker and shake well.
Strain an equal amount of cocktail mixture into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

720 calories total.
180 calories per glass.

3. Green Tea Mojito

This twist on the popular rum based mojito cocktail replaces the soda water with chilled green tea. The combination of green tea, lime and mint works really well and if you’re a fan of regular mojitos, this green tea based alternative will have your taste buds tingling.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 large jug.
1 muddler.

Ingredients Required:

24 mint leaves.
16 oz. of chilled green tea (480ml).
8 oz. of rum (240ml).
7 oz. of crushed ice (210g).
2 limes (chopped into four halves).
1.5 oz. of sugar (45g).

Instructions:

Place the sugar and the chilled green tea in the large jug, stir the sugar until it dissolves and then place the large jug in the fridge.
Squeeze the juice from each of the half limes into one of the four glasses and once fully squeezed, place the remainder of the half limes in each glass.
Put six mint leaves in each glass and muddle for 30 seconds.
Place an equal amount of crushed ice in each of the four glasses.
Pour an equal amount of chilled green tea and rum into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

692 calories total.
173 calories per glass.

4. Green Tea Peach Whiskey Cocktail

This peach based concoction has a sweet, smooth, fruity taste and comes in at less than 100 calories per glass.If you’re a fan of fruity cocktails, this green tea, peach and whiskey combo will be right up your street.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 cocktail shaker.

Ingredients Required:

8 oz. of chilled green tea (240ml).
7 oz. of crushed ice (210g).
7 oz. of peach juice (210ml).
2 oz.of peach schnapps (60ml).
2 oz.of sour mix (60ml).
2 oz. of whiskey (60ml).

Instructions:

Place all the ingredients in the cocktail shaker and shake well.
Strain an equal amount of cocktail mixture into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

368 calories total.
92 calories per glass.

5. Green Tea Pina Colada

If you want to give your green tea a tropical taste, you’ll love this green tea pina colada. The banana and pineapple add plenty of sweetness while the coconut milk gives it a smooth, creamy texture.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 blender.
1 large jug.

Ingredients Required:

14 oz. of chilled green tea (420ml).
7 oz. of crushed ice (210g).
6 oz. of coconut flavored rum (180ml).
2 oz. of coconut milk (60ml).
1 medium banana (sliced).
1/4 pineapple (chopped).

Instructions:

Place all the ingredients, except for the chilled green tea, into the blender and blend them until the mixture becomes frothy.
Pour an equal amount of cocktail mixture into each of the four glasses.
Top each of the four glasses with the chilled green tea and serve.

Calories:

792 calories total.
198 calories per glass.

Chapter 2 – 5 Green Tea Food Recipes

If you’re not a fan of green tea in liquid form, these five green tea food recipes are the perfect solution.Each one delivers a tasty meal infused with the health benefits of green tea.

1. Blueberry & Green Tea Oatmeal

This blueberry and green tea oatmeal is jam packed with health boosting nutrients, fills you up and provides you with everything you need to kick start your day. The best part is it contains less than 300 calories.

Equipment Required:

4 bowls.
4 spoons.
1 saucepan.
1 wooden spoon.

Ingredients Required:

1 cup of blueberries (145g).
1 cup of oats (160g).
1/2 cup of semi-skimmed milk (119ml).
1/2 cup of green tea (119ml).
1/4 stick of butter (28g).

Instructions:

Place the saucepan on the hob on a low heat and add the butter, green tea, oats and semi-skimmed milk.
Stir the mixture continuously with the wooden spoon until the oatmeal becomes thick.
Once the oatmeal thickens, remove the saucepan from the hob and turn off the heat.
Pour a quarter of the oatmeal into each of the four bowls.
Top the oatmeal in each of the four bowls with a quarter of the blueberries.
Place a spoon in each of the four bowls and serve.

Calories:

1,024 calories total.
256 calories per plate.

2. Cheese, Ham & Matcha Green Tea Omelet

Omelets have a lot going for them.They’re extremely versatile, they’re easy to prepare and they’re good for you. This simple omelet recipe adds even more healthy nutrients to the mix with a small sprinkle of Matcha green tea.

Equipment Required:

5 forks.
4 knives.
4 plates.
1 frying pan.
1 large bowl.

Ingredients Required:

8 medium sized eggs.
1 cup of diced, cooked ham (135g).
1 cup of semi-skimmed milk (238ml).
1 teaspoon of black pepper (5g).
1 teaspoon of Matcha green tea powder (5g).
1 teaspoon of salt (5g).
1/2 cup of shredded mature cheddar cheese (66g).
1/4 stick of butter (28g).

Instructions:

Place the frying pan on the hob on a medium to high heat.
Crack the eggs into the large bowl then add the black pepper, butter, cheese, ham, Matcha green tea powder, salt and semi-skimmed milk.
Stir all the ingredients in the large bowl with a fork until they are well mixed together.
Pour a quarter of the mixture from the large bowl into the frying pan and fry for 2 minutes.
Take the frying pan off the hob and place it under the grill on maximum heat for 1 minute.
Remove the frying pan from the grill and place the omelette on one of the plates.
Repeat steps 4-6 three more times to create all four omelettes and then turn off the hob and the grill.
Place a knife and fork on each of the four plates and serve.

Calories:

1,115 calories total.
279 calories per plate.

3. Chicken Salad with a Matcha Green Tea & White Wine Vinegar Dressing

If salad is one of your favorite dishes, then you should definitely give this unique recipe a try. It combines a regular chicken salad with a special, nutrient packed Matcha green tea and white wine vinegar dressing that makes it both tasty and healthy.

Equipment Required:

5 forks.
4 plates.
1 largeTupperware container.

Ingredients Required:

12 cherry tomatoes.
2 cups of diced, cooked chicken (280g).
2 cups of chopped bell peppers (220g).
2 cups of shredded carrots (220g).
2 cups of shredded lettuce (144g).
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (26ml).
2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar (26ml).
1 teaspoon of black pepper (5g).
1 teaspoon of Matcha green tea powder (5g).
1 teaspoon of salt (5g).

Instructions:

Place the black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, Matcha green tea powder, salt and white wine vinegar in the largeTupperware container and mix thoroughly with one of the forks.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the large Tupperware container, seal it with the lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Leave the large Tupperware container to stand for 20 minutes, so that the salad dressing can soak in.
After 20 minutes,place a quarter of the salad on each of the four plates.
Place a fork on each of the four plates and serve.

Calories:

904 calories total.
226 calories per plate.

4. Crispy Matcha Green Tea Salmon & Steamed Green Beans

Salmon is a super tasty fish that’s loaded with health boosting omega 3 essential fatty acids. The crispy Matcha green tea coating in this recipe, enhances the flavor of the salmon and doubles up its health boosting properties.

Equipment Required:

4 forks.
4 knives.
4 plates.
1 baking tray.
1 large bowl.
1 vegetable steamer.

Ingredients Required:

4* 5 oz. (142g) salmon fillets.
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (26ml).
2 tablespoons of lemon juice (26ml).
1 cup of green beans (125g).
1 teaspoon of black pepper (5g).
1 teaspoon of Matcha green tea powder (5g).
1 teaspoon of salt (5g).
1/2 cup of wholegrain breadcrumbs (60g).

Instructions:

Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit).
While the oven is heating, add the black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Matcha green tea powder, salt and wholegrain breadcrumbs to the large bowl and use your hands to knead all the ingredients together.
Place the salmon fillets in the large bowl and use your hands to cover them with the breadcrumb mixture.
Remove the salmon fillets from the large bowl, place them on the baking tray and bake them in the oven for 20 minutes.
While the salmon fillets are cooking, place the green beans in the vegetable steamer and set them to steam for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the green beans from the steamer, remove the salmon from the oven and turn off the oven and the steamer.
Place a quarter of the green beans on each of the four plates along with a salmon fillet.
Place a knife and fork on each of the four plates and serve.

Calories:

1,684 calories total.
421 calories per plate.

5. Green Tea Rice Soup

Soup is a great food to have on a cold winter day or when you’re feeling a bit under the weather. This green tea rice soup is just as tasty as any other homemade soup and the addition of green tea increases its nutritional value significantly.

Equipment Required:

4 bowls.
4 spoons.
2 saucepans with lids.

Ingredients Required:

8 cups of green tea (1.9l).
2 cups of water (476ml).
1 cup of brown rice (190g).
1 cup of chopped onion (160g).
1 cup of chopped seaweed (80g).
1 tablespoon of black sesame seeds (9g).
1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (13ml).
1 teaspoon of black pepper (5g).
1 teaspoon of salt (5g).

Instructions:

Add the brown rice and water to one of the saucepans, bring the water to the boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the saucepan and leave the rice simmering until it is soft all the way through (this usually takes around 50 minutes).
While the rice is simmering, place the green tea in the second saucepan and add the remaining ingredients. Cover the saucepan and leave this mixture simmering until the rice is ready.
Once the rice is ready, uncover both saucepans, take them off the hob and turn off the heat.
Add a quarter of the rice to each of the four bowls.
Add a quarter of the soup mixture to each of the four bowls.
Place a spoon in each of the four bowls and serve.

Calories:

1,012 calories total.
253 calories per bowl.

Chapter 3 – 5 Green Tea Smoothie Recipes

Smoothies are one of the healthiest drinks around and provide you with copious amounts of vitamins and minerals. Adding green tea to the mix enhances the smoothies further and gives you all the benefits of green tea, coupled with a sweet, satisfying taste.

1. Blueberry & Banana Green Tea Smoothie

This blueberry and banana green tea smoothie is both thick and tangy with a sweet aftertaste. The iced fruits and green tea also make it super refreshing, so it’s a fantastic choice for a hot summer day.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 blender.

Ingredients Required:

3 cups of frozen blueberries (435g).
3 frozen, medium bananas (sliced).
2 cups of milk (476ml).
2 tablespoons of honey (42g).
1cup of frozen green tea (238ml) divided into 1 oz. ice cubes.

Instructions:

Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend them until the mixture becomes frothy.
Pour an equal amount of smoothie mixture into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

684 calories total.
171 calories per glass.

2. Citrus Fruit Green Tea Smoothie

Citrus fruits provide a brilliant blend of tangy zest and natural sweetness. This citrus fruit green tea smoothie combines all their good points and adds a bit of fizz to create a tasty, health boosting smoothie.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 blender.

Ingredients Required:

2 cups of frozen green tea (476ml) divided into 1oz.ice cubes.
2 peeled, chopped frozen oranges.
1 cup of club soda (238ml).
1 cup of lemon sorbet (200g).
1 cup of lime sorbet (200g).
1 cup of orange sorbet (200g).
1 peeled, chopped, frozen lemon.
1 peeled, chopped, frozen lime.

Instructions:

Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend them until the mixture becomes frothy.
Pour an equal amount of smoothie mixture into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

888 calories total.
222 calories per glass.

3. Frozen Berry Blast Green Tea Smoothie

If you’re a fan of berries, you’ll love this frozen berry blast green tea smoothie. It combines a range of juice filled berries to create a cool, sweet, juicy taste that’s sure to satisfy.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 blender.

Ingredients Required:

2 cups of chilled green tea (476ml).
2 tablespoons of honey (42g).
1 cup of blueberry juice (238ml).
1 cup of milk (238ml).
1 cup of frozen blackberries (144g).
1 cup of frozen black raspberries (123g).
1 cup of frozen blueberries (148g).
1 cup of frozen cranberries (110g).
1 cup of frozen raspberries (123g).
1 cup of frozen, chopped strawberries(152g).
1 medium, frozen banana (sliced).

Instructions:

Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend them until the mixture becomes frothy.
Pour an equal amount of smoothie mixture into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

676 calories total.
169 calories per glass.

4. Mango & Lime Green Tea Smoothie

This mango and lime green tea smoothie is a light, refreshing smoothie with a bit of a kick. The best part is it contains just 82 calories per serving, so it’s a perfect option if you’re on a weight loss plan.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 blender.

Ingredients Required:

3 cups of chilled green tea (714ml).
3 cups of mango (495g).
2 limes (chopped into four halves).
1 cup of crushed ice (238g).

Instructions:

Squeeze the juice from each of the half limes into the blender and then discard the limes.
Place all the remaining ingredients in the blender and blend them until the mixture becomes frothy.
Pour an equal amount of smoothie mixture into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

328 calories total.
82 calories per glass.

5. Melon,Honey & Yogurt Green Tea Smoothie

This melon, honey and yogurt green tea smoothie has a thick, creamy texture and is perfect for milk shake lovers. It’s also very filling and a brilliant meal replacement if you’re short on time.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 blender.

Ingredients Required:

4 tablespoons of honey (84g).
3 cups of frozen green tea (714ml) divided into 1oz.ice cubes.
2 cups of milk (476ml).
2 cups of chopped melon (312g).
1 cup of natural yogurt (245g).

Instructions:

Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend them until the mixture becomes frothy.
Pour an equal amount of smoothie mixture into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

792 calories total.
198 calories per glass.

Chapter 4 – 5 Hot Green Tea Recipes

If you like hot drinks but you’re not so keen on the taste of green tea, these five hot green tea recipes should do the trick.They maintain the warmth of green tea but come in a range of innovative flavors which are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

1. Green Tea Mocha

This green tea Mocha recipe is perfect for any chocolate lover. The addition of green tea makes it both healthy and low in calories, so if you’re on a weight loss plan but don’t want to give up your hot chocolate, it’s perfect.

Equipment Required:

4 cups.
1 bowl.
1 whisk.

Ingredients Required:

4 teaspoons of cocoa powder (20g).
4 teaspoons of sugar (20g).
3 cups of green tea (714ml).
1 cup of milk (238ml).

Instructions:

Add the cocoa powder, milk and sugar to the bowl and whisk the mixture until both the cocoa powder and sugar are fully dissolved.
Pour an equal amount of green tea into each of the four cups.
Top each of the four cups with an equal amount of the cocoa mix and serve.

Calories:

212 calories total.
53 calories per cup.

2. Matcha Green Tea Cappuccino

Cappuccino is a frothy favorite among coffee lovers and with this recipe you can enjoy the classic cappuccino taste along with a dose of green tea goodness.

Equipment Required:

4 cups.
2 saucepans.
1 electric milk frother.
1 large jug.

Ingredients Required:

8 tablespoons of Matcha green tea powder (120g).
2 cups of milk (476ml).
2 cups of water (476ml).

Instructions:

Pour the milk into one saucepan and the water into the other saucepan.
Place both saucepans on the hob with the milk on a medium heat and the water on a high heat.
Heat the milk until it becomes warm to touch, then remove the saucepan from the hob and turn off the heat.
Heat the water until it starts to boil, then remove the saucepan from the hob, turn off the heat and let it cool for five minutes.
Place the Matcha green tea powder into the large jug, add the hot water and blend it with the electric milk frother until it becomes smooth and frothy (this usually takes around 30 seconds).
Pour an equal amount of frothy Matcha green tea into each of the four cups.
Add the warm milk to the large jug andblend it with the electric milk frother until it becomes frothy (this usually takes around 30 seconds).
Top each of the four cups with an equal amount of frothy milk and serve.

Calories:

212 calories total.
53 calories per cup.

3. Matcha Green Tea Espresso

If you want a sharp, intense, flavor filled hot drink, this Matcha green tea espresso recipe fits the bill.Just like a regular espresso, it provides you with a small but super charged hot beverage and is a quick, convenient way to get some green tea into your body.

Equipment Required:

4 Espresso cups.
1 bowl.
1 Chasen (Matcha green tea whisk).
1 saucepan.

Ingredients Required:

4 tablespoons of Matcha green tea powder (60g).
4tablespoons ofchilled, condensed milk (60ml).
1.5 cups of water (360ml).

Instructions:

Add the water to the saucepan and place it on the hob on a high heat.
Heat the water until it starts to boil, then remove the saucepan from the hob, turn off the heat and let the water cool for five minutes.
Place the Matcha green tea powder in the bowl, add the hot water and then whisk with the Chasen until smooth.
Pour an equal amount of condensed milk into each of the four Espresso cups.
Top each of the four Espresso cups with an equal amount of Matcha green tea and serve.

Calories:

260 calories total.
65 calories per cup.

4. Matcha Green Tea Latte

Latte is very similar to cappuccino but has a milkier taste. If you like the Matcha green tea cappuccino recipe above but want something that’s a little creamier, this is exactly what you’re looking for.

Equipment Required:

4 cups.
1 Chasen.
1 saucepan.

Ingredients Required:

8 tablespoons of Matcha green tea powder (120g).
4 cups of milk (952ml).

Instructions:

Add the Matcha green tea powder and milk to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan on the hob on a medium heat.
Whisk the milk and Matcha green tea mixture constantly with the Chasen until it becomes hot and foamy, then remove the saucepan from the hob and turn off the heat.
Pour an equal amount of frothy, milky Matcha green tea latte into each of the four cups and serve.

Calories:

424 calories total.
106 calories per cup.

5. Spiced Apple Green Tea

If you generally like the taste of green tea but feel that it just needs a bit of a kick, spiced apple green tea will be right up your street. It contains apple, cinnamon, ginger and honey for a spicy but sweet treat with a very pleasant aroma.

Equipment Required:

4 cups.
1 large bowl.
1 large jug.
1 saucepan with lid.
1 sieve.
1 wooden spoon.

Ingredients Required:

4 crushed cardamom pods.
4 cups of apple juice (952ml).
4 teaspoons of green tea leaves (20g).
2 cinnamon sticks.
2 tablespoons of honey (42g).
1 de-cored, quartered apple.
1 teaspoon of ginger root (5g).
1 teaspoon of lemon powder (5g).

Instructions:

Add the apple, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, ginger root, green tea leaves, honey and lemon powder to the large bowl.
Add the apple juice to the saucepan and then place the saucepan on the hob on a high heat.
Heat the apple juice until it starts to boil then remove the saucepan from the hob, turn off the heat and let it cool for five minutes.
After five minutes, pour the hot apple juice into the large bowl, give all the ingredients a thorough stir with the wooden spoon, cover the large bowl with the pan lid and let the mixture steep for five minutes.
After five minutes, place the sieve over the large jug and strain the spiced apple green tea mixture into it.
After all the spiced apple green tea has been strained, grab the large jug to pour an equal amount of spiced apple tea into each of the four cups and serve.

Calories:

588 calories total.
147 calories per cup.

Chapter 5 – 5 Iced Green Tea Recipes

Hot beverages are brilliant when the weather outside is warm. However, in the summer heat, sometimes all you want is an ice cold beverage. These five iced green tea recipes provide you with this ice cold refreshment along, with all the benefits of green tea.

1. Apple Iced Green Tea

This apple iced green tea recipe is very similar to the spiced apple green tea recipe above but it has a sweeter, less spicy flavor and instead of being hot, it’s ice cold.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 large bowl.
1 large jug.
1 saucepan with lid.
1 sieve.
1 wooden spoon.

Ingredients Required:

4 cups of apple juice (952ml).
4 teaspoons of green tea leaves (20g).
2 cups of crushed ice (476g).
2 tablespoons of honey (42g).
1 de-cored, quartered apple.

Instructions:

Add the apple, green tea leaves and honey to the large bowl.
Add the apple juice to the saucepan and then place the saucepan on the hob on a high heat.
Heat the apple juice until it starts to boil then remove the saucepan from the hob, turn off the heat and let it cool for five minutes.
After five minutes, pour the hot apple juice into the large bowl, give all the ingredients a thorough stir with the wooden spoon, cover the large bowl with the pan lid and let the mixture steep for five minutes.
After five minutes, place the sieve over the large jug and strain the apple green tea mixture into it.
After all the apple green tea has been strained, place the large jug in the fridge and chill for one hour.
After one hour, place half a cup of crushed ice into each of the four glasses, remove the large jug from the fridge, pour an equal amount of apple iced green tea into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

588 calories total.
147 calories per serving.

2. Ginger& Lemon Iced Green Tea

If you’re not a fan of overly sweet drinks, this ginger and lemon iced green tea recipe will suit you well. The ginger and lemon combination is bitter and spicy but very refreshing at the same time.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 large bowl.
1 large jug.
1 saucepan with lid.
1 sieve.
1 wooden spoon.

Ingredients Required:

4 cups of water (952ml).
4 teaspoons of green tea leaves (20g).
2 cups of crushed ice (476g).
2 lemons (chopped into four halves).
1/2 cup of sugar (100g).
1 teaspoon of ginger root (5g).
1 teaspoon of lemon powder (5g).

Instructions:

Add the green tea leaves, ginger root, lemon powder and sugar to the large bowl.
Squeeze the juice from each of the half lemons into the large bowl and once fully squeezed, place the remainder of the half lemons in the large bowl.
Add the water to the saucepan and then place the saucepan on the hob on a high heat.
Heat the water until it starts to boil then remove the saucepan from the hob, turn off the heat and let it cool for five minutes.
After five minutes, pour the water into the large bowl, give all the ingredients a thorough stir with the wooden spoon, cover the bowl with the pan lid and let the mixture steep for five minutes.
After five minutes, place the sieve over the large jug and strain the gingerand lemon green tea mixture into it.
After all the ginger and lemon green tea has been strained, place the large jug in the fridge and chill for one hour.
After one hour, place half a cup of crushed ice into each of the four glasses, remove the large jug from the fridge, pour an equal amount of ginger and lemoniced green tea into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

420 calories total.
105 calories per glass.

3. Mint Iced Green Tea

Mint iced green tea has a light, cool, refreshing taste that perfectly matches the temperature of this drink. It also contains just 32 calories per glass which means you can enjoy it without worrying about the impact it will have on your waistline.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 large bowl.
1 large jug.
1 saucepan with lid.
1 sieve.
1 wooden spoon.

Ingredients Required:

24 mint leaves.
4 teaspoons of green tea leaves (20g).
2 cups of crushed ice (476g).
2 tablespoons of honey (42g).

Instructions:

Add the green tea leaves, honey and mint leaves to the large bowl.
Add the water to the saucepan and then place the saucepan on the hob on a high heat.
Heat the water until it starts to boil then remove the saucepan from the hob, turn off the heat and let it cool for five minutes.
After five minutes, pour the water into the large bowl, give all the ingredients a thorough stir with the wooden spoon, cover the bowl with the pan lid and let the mixture steep for five minutes.
After five minutes, place the sieve over the large jug and strain the mint green tea mixture into it.
After all the mint green tea has been strained, place the large jug in the fridge and chill for one hour.
After one hour, place half a cup of crushed ice into each of the four glasses, remove the large jug from the fridge, pour an equal amount of mint iced green tea into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

128 calories total.
32 calories per glass.

4. Iced Matcha Green Tea

If you love Matcha green tea but wish you could enjoy it as a cold drink, you’re in luck. Iced Matcha green tea is almost identical to regular Match green tea and retains the distinctive taste. The only difference is that it’s ice cold which makes it a perfect summer alternative to regular, hot Matcha green tea.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 bowl.
1 Chasen.
1 large jug.
1 saucepan.

Ingredients Required:

4 cups of water (952ml).
4 tablespoons of Matcha green tea powder (60g).
2 cups of crushed ice (476g).

Instructions:

Add the water to the saucepan and place it on the hob on a high heat.
Heat the water until it starts to boil, then remove the saucepan from the hob, turn off the heat and let the water cool for five minutes.
Place the Matcha green tea powder in the bowl, add the hot water and then whisk with the Chasen until smooth.
Pour the smooth Matcha green tea into the large jug, place it in the fridge and chill for one hour.
After one hour, place half a cup of crushed ice into each of the four glasses, remove the large jug from the fridge, pour an equal amount of iced matcha green tea into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

60 calories total.
15 calories per glass.

5. Strawberry Iced Green Tea

Strawberries are a perfect summer fruit and with this iced strawberry green tea recipe you can combine their sweet taste and the health boosting nutrients they contain with all the goodness of green tea.

Equipment Required:

4 glasses.
1 large jug.
1 saucepan.
1 sieve.
1 wooden spoon.

Ingredients Required:

4 cups of chilled green tea (952ml).
4 cups of halved strawberries (608g).
2 cups of crushed ice (476g).
2 tablespoons of sugar (30g).
1 teaspoon of lemon powder (5g).
1/4 cup of water (60ml).

Instructions:

Add the lemon powder, strawberries, sugar and water to the saucepan and then place the saucepan on the hob on a medium heat.
Heat the mixture until it starts to boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.
After 25 minutes, remove the saucepan from the hob and turn off the heat.
Pour the chilled green tea into the large jug.
Place the sieve over the large jug and strain the mixture into it. Make sure you push down on the strawberries with the wooden spoon to get all their juices.
After all the mixture has been strained, place the large jug in the fridge and chill for one hour.
After one hour, place half a cup of crushed ice into each of the four glasses, remove the large jug from the fridge, pour an equal amount of strawberry iced green tea into each of the four glasses and serve.

Calories:

312 calories total.
78 calories per glass.

Summary – Enjoy Green Tea Daily For Optimal Health

If you’re not a fan of regular green tea or you were simply getting bored of its taste, I hope these recipes have changed your mind and convinced you to start enjoying green tea regularly again. Whether you have a daily green tea smoothie, enjoy a cheeky cocktail or even add it to the foods you eat, the important thing is that you’re consuming it every day.

I also strongly encourage you to use these recipes to introduce your friends and family members to green tea.They’re sure to enjoy them and will be surprised that green tea could ever taste this good.

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