40 Refreshing green tea smoothies & drinks

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For centuries green tea has been known as a superfood with major health benefits. It continues to be revered for its powerful antioxidant properties and thanks to its moderate caffeine content, it's also a good alternative to coffee, but sometimes drinking it straight up can get a bit boring.

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And of course, there are some people that can't tolerate the earthy, grassy flavor of freshly brewed green tea. Thankfully there are plenty of other ways to get all of the benefits.

When you mix either brewed green tea or matcha powder (ground, dried green tea leaves) into smoothies, lattes, frappes and iced tea, it adds tons of nutrition and the flavor is much more mellow. Click through our gallery to see 40 of the best recipes for green tea smoothies and drinks.

This berry-banana green tea smoothie is simple and delicious.

Featuring raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, bananas, green tea and raw honey, this smoothie is loaded with antioxidants and has a kid-friendly flavor profile. Just be sure to use decaf if you're serving it to little ones.

Get the full recipe from An Affair from the Heart.

Get a double dose of caffeine with this chocolate matcha smoothie.

Both cocoa and green tea contain caffeine, so this chocolate matcha smoothie is great for a boost of energy. It's made with avocado and peanut butter so it also offers up a dose of healthy fat and a good amount of protein.

Get the full recipe from Whole Food Bellies.

Try this refreshing sweet mango iced green tea.

This iced green tea combines fresh mint with sweetened pureed mango and cubes of fresh mango for an incredibly refreshing and yummy beverage.

Get the full recipe from Food Fanatic.

You're just five ingredients away from this matcha green tea smoothie.

This simple matcha green tea smoothie is totally vegan and uses fresh mango and banana for sweetness.

Find the full recipe on MamásLatinas.

This coconut matcha smoothie is perfect for green tea lovers.

If you love green tea, this smoothie is for you. It's flavored with matcha, coconut flakes and vanilla and includes a banana for sweetness. The mellow flavors allow the green tea to shine.

Get the full recipe from Heart of a Baker.

This green tea blueberry smoothie is low in sugar.

This blueberry green tea smoothie is made with brewed green tea and sweetened with stevia which means there's no added sugar.

Get the full recipe from Kimberly Snyder.

This raspberry green tea smoothy is super creamy.

Made with Greek yogurt, honey and chilled green tea, this raspberry smoothie is sweet and creamy.

Find the full recipe on MamásLatinas.

Try a matcha smoothie that is packed with leafy greens.

This vegan matcha green smoothie is loaded with nutrients from kale and spinach as well as mango, banana and pineapple, which give it a bit of a tropical flavor.

Get the full recipe from Living Fresh Daily.

Drinking green tea infused water can help you detox.

You can make a quick detox drink by adding the juice of a lime, some green tea and mint leaves to a large pitcher of ice water. Just sip on it throughout the day.

Get the full recipe from Vitaful.

This green tea smoothie has lots of Vitamin C.

This nutrient-packed green tea smoothie contains grapefruit, spinach, pineapple and protein powder for lots of health benefits and plenty of staying power.

Get the full recipe from MamásLatinas.

I can't think of anything more refreshing than this stawberry cucumber iced green tea.

This unsweetened iced green tea is flavored with strawberries, cucumbers and mint. It would be a delicious way to hydrate during the summer months.

Get the full recipe from Priya Kitchenette.

Try this detox matcha banana kale smoothie if infused water isn't your thing.

This simple detox green tea smoothie gets tons of creaminess and sweetness from the addition of two bananas, some honey and coconut milk.

Get the full recipe from Tasteful Venture.

This vegan honeydew and matcha smoothie is perfect for a light breakfast.

With honeydew, banana, almonds, greens and chia seeds, this matcha smoothie would be great for a light breakfast or energy-boosting afternoon snack.

Get the full recipe from Turnip the Oven.

Get your piña colada fix with this green tea smoothie.

Anything that tastes like a piña colada wins my vote. This matcha smoothie is so easy all you do is blend together coconut milk, fresh pineapple, matcha powder and ice, and you'll have a refreshing, frosty drink in no time.

Get the full recipe from Wanderlust and Wellness.

Skip the coffeehouse and make your own iced matcha frappe.

Even if you haven't had one yourself, you've probably noticed those fun-looking bright green iced lattes at your local chain coffeehouse. They get that hue from matcha, but you can make an even better one at home. All you need is milk, matcha and a few other pantry items. You could even make a healthy whipped cream out of coconut cream to top it with.

Get the full recipe from Crazy Vegan Kitchen.

This coconut cherry matcha smoothie looks mouthwatering.

This layered coconut cherry matcha smoothie has such a festive and appetizing look, but it's actually super simple. The cherry layer is just frozen cherries, banana and both coconut cream and coconut milk, and the matcha layer contains more banana, some water and a bit of honey.

Get the full recipe from 3 Boys Unprocessed.

You have to try this simple strawberry almond green tea smoothie.

This delicious strawberry almond green tea smoothie pairs strawberries and brewed green tea with almond milk and almond butter, for a protein, vitamin and antioxidant-rich punch.

Get the full recipe from The Flavor Bender.

This green tea smoothie is a complete meal in a glass.

There are tons of ingredients in this nutrient-rich green tea smoothie including grapefruit, avocado, protein powder, spinach, chia seeds and strawberries, which make it an ideal on-the-go breakfast or even lunch.

Get the full recipe from Eat Spin Run Repeat.

Mint and green tea go so well together in this smoothie.

Fresh mint and matcha powder are the flavor powerhouses in this green smoothie, which also features the more subtle flavors of pear, spinach and avocado.

Get the full recipe from Spices and Greens.

Get an immune boost from this lemon, ginger and green tea smoothie.

I absolutely love the tang fresh lemon juice adds to smoothies, and combining it with ginger and green tea is a no-brainer.

Get the full recipe from Coconut and Berries.

This blackberry green tea frappucino smoothie is dessert-worthy.

This layered smoothie looks so delicous I could eat it for dessert, especially since it's topped with that gorgeous coconut whipped cream. But other than matcha powder, it actually just takes a few ingredients including bananas and protein powder.

Get the full recipe from Burpees for Breakfast.

If you're a purist, this vanilla green tea smoothie is for you.

If you prefer classic flavors to complicated ones, try this vanilla green tea smoothie. It's more like a frosty green tea latte.

Get the full recipe from Lemon Tree Dwelling.

This superfood green tea smoothie features some unexpected ingredients.

Kiwi and apple are combined with brewed green tea and dinosaur kale in this incredibly healthy and surprising smoothie.

Get the full recipe from The Garlic Diaries.

There's a secret ingredient in this matcha berry smoothie.

This matcha berry smoothie is spiced with cinnamon and ginger which both have anti-inflammatory properties. Plus, it contains protein powder and chia seeds to help up your protein count for the day.

Get the full recipe from Delightul Mom Food.

This strawberry banana smoothie is great for weight loss.

The classic flavor combination of strawberries and bananas make this green tea smoothie sweet and delicious. Plus, Greek yogurt adds creaminess and a nice amount of protein.

Get the full recipe from Bembu.

Antioxidants are abundant in this cranberry green tea smoothie.

I wouldn't normally think to put cranberries in a smoothie, but it actually makes sense. Other ingredients like banana and maple syrup tame the tartness and the addition of green tea makes this smoothie a powerful antioxidant-packed snack.

Get the full recipe from The Iron You.

This pineapple green tea smoothie is surprisingly simple.

The main ingredients in this smoothie are fresh pineapple and matcha powder. From there, you can add any milk of your choice and any green veggie you like.

Get the full recipe from Feasting at Home.

I could go for a glass of this mango green tea lemonade right now.

Mango is my favorite fruit, so I'll happily consume it in any form, but this mango green tea lemonade sounds particularly delicious. It would be perfect for a picnic.

Get the full recipe from Stawberry Blondie Kitchen.

Try this quick and easy banana matcha smoothie.

If you like to keep your snacks uncomplicated this banana matcha smoothie is for you. Just throw a banana, some matcha powder, a bit of milk, some maple syrup and ice in a blender and whiz away.

Get the full recipe from The Garden Grazer.

Go for this avocado green tea power shake after your workout.

Avocado and Greek yogurt make this protein-packed smoothie lusciously creamy and matcha powder means it'll give you plenty of energy after you work out.

Get the full recipe from All Day I Dream About Food.

This smoothie is like a winning combination of golden milk and green tea.

Both turmeric and green tea are known for their healing properties, so this smoothie is perfect if you've been sick or you've been recovering from an injury.

Get the full recipe from The Veggie Chick.

Try using flavored green tea in this metabolism-boosting smoothie.

This metabolism boosting green tea and berry smoothie would be a great meal replacement. It even contains oats, which will keep you feeling fuller longer.

Get the full recipe from The Recipe Rebel.

This pistachio matcha smoothie is packed with flavor.

This matcha smoothie is super-flavorful from the additions of frozen peaches, pistachios, banana and vanilla extract.

Get the full recipe from Easy Healthy Smoothies.

This ginger peach green tea smoothie is amazing.

I absolutely love peaches, especially when they're in season, but even frozen would work for this mouthwatering green tea, ginger peach smoothie.

Get the full recipe from Garnish With Lemon.

Kids will love this green tea smoothie.

Green grapes and banana make this green tea green smoothie super-palatable for kids. Just be sure to use decaf green tea.

Get the full recipe from Jeanette's Healthy Living.

Try this watermelon green tea refresher at your next summer party.

This watermelon green tea drink blends together fresh watermelon, chilled green tea and lemon for a tasty and refreshing mocktail. It would be a great option if you or any of your friends are pregnant.

Get the full recipe from The Busy Baker.

If you have allergies, try this pineapple green tea smoothie.

This paleo and vegan green tea smoothie features local honey and fresh mint to help alleviate symptoms from allergy season, and pineapple and matcha powder to add lots of flavor and beneficial nutrients.

Get the full recipe from Taste Abounds.

This fruity raspberry peach green tea is almost like slurpee.

Green tea, peaches, raspberries and banana are the only ingredients in this nearly all-fruit smoothie. It's almost like drinking a slurpee, except it tastes better and it's much better for you.