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.