yellow and purple matcha juice in two glass cup

Matcha Healing Smoothie

Matcha consists of ground green tea leaves, which are specially grown and harvested. The resulting bright green powder has extraordinary health benefits related to brain, heart, and liver health. 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups strawberries, stems removed
  • 1 banana, peeled
  • 1 medium pear or apple
  • 1 tsp matcha powder

Serves 2.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Product Needed

Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer, assembled with the smoothie strainer.

Directions

  1. Cut the strawberries, banana, and pear or apple into pieces that fit the juicer’s chute.
  2. Slowly add ingredients to the juicer one piece at a time—alternating ingredients for best results. Allow the juicer to process each piece before adding more ingredients.
  3. Add matcha powder to the finished smoothie. Stir well. Serve chilled. 

Did You Know?

Matcha can increase metabolism, which may help you lose weight.