You can drink this one hot or cold. Up to you. Though it might seem strange to you to have a hot smoothie, it actually tastes great on a cold tropical winter day.
The spicy warmth of the chai tea infused green drink is an ideal start to the day. Not only is packed with health-promoting nutrients, it tastes great.
Still sounds strange to heat up your green drink? No worries it tastes amazing cold too. Though I was in need of some loving heat to warn my tropical heart.
Hot Chai Tea Infused Green Morning Drink 🍵🍏🍐
Ingredients
2 cups fresh spinach, packed
1 cup brewed tea (oolong, green, white, or black), I used oolong
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or any other nut or seed milk you like)
1 big ripe pear (no need to peel or core if you have a powerful blender)
1 big ripe apple (no need to peel or core if you have a powerful blender)
2-3 medjool dates (add more for extra sweetness)
1 tsp ground cinnamon (or to taste)
½- inch piece fresh ginger (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (or to taste)
Optional topping: Goji berries
Directions
- Blend spinach, tea, and coconut milk until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend again.
- Top with goji berries or other superfoods/topping you like.
FYI: for the hot version, use a high-speed blender and start blending again on low speed working up to high speed. Blend for 3-5 minutes or until the mixture is hot. If you have a regular blender, blend until smooth and heat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Enjoy this beautiful week!
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I love the idea of a warm smoothie :D The last couple of weeks have been quite cold here in Chiang Mai and especially at nights I'm almost freezing like back home in Germany during autumn/winter. I'll give this one a try for sure! Upvoted ♥
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You're so nice for commenting on this post. For that, I gave you a vote! I just ask for a Follow in return!
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Hehe, same here... been raining a lot too. So strange for this time of the year. Hence a hot green drink to warm our hearts ;)
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Yum pure health in a glass!
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Yep Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
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You too!
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That look Excellente!
It seems all recipes with spinach, coconut milk and ginger are always right up my ally.
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Hehe... glad you like it. Wish we could share one together!
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Good morning. Need some goji berries to brighten my eyes too.
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Good morning to you too ;) Wish I could send you some with a green smoothie attached ;)
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Haha.... Thanks
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Thank you. Looks tasty! I like the addition of dates for some sweetness.
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Thanks. We love our green drinks ;)
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Good to have for breakfast!! lots of energy :D! I 'd use oolong tea since it's my fav
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Same here ;) It so good! Thanks for stopping by!
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I loved your green morning drink so much that I included it in my latest roundup, thank you for sharing it! 🌱
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Thanks for all the support ;) much appreciated. Steem on!
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That's epic! Love it.
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Thanks @byronbayholistic!
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I am totally game to try a warm smoothie! I love the flavors of chai tea, so this is a great way to get the flavor with all of the nutrition of a green smoothie! Excellent idea that I will definitely need to try. :)
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Ideal for the colder months. I hope you like it too. I love cardamon and chai flavor too!
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