Calming Green Tea Smoothie
“Green tea is an ideal beverage to reduce anxiety while staying alert and focused,” says Dr. Korn. Matcha tea is a good source of theanine, an anxiolytic amino acid that has calming effects. This smoothie can be enjoyed any time of day (but preferably before 6 p.m.) Experiment with seasonal ingredients. Tea will last a week in the fridge.
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond, hemp milk, or whole milk yogurt (cow or goat)
- ¼ cup frozen blueberries or raspberries
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder or ½ c. concentrated green tea
- 3 drops liquid Stevia or a tsp. raw honey, to taste
Instructions
- blend until smooth
Notes
TIP: Use Stevia liquid. Powder can produce a bitter aftertaste.
TIP: Add honey sparingly. Choose raw, local honey, which helps reduce allergies and has antibacterial properties.
NOTE: If you use green tea bags, steep six in a quart of hot water for 20 minutes. Save the bags in the fridge for a soothing eye treatment. Benefits all around!
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