That's a great question. How do you choose which method is right for you? If you are new to green tea, it might be easier to purchase matchato make your smoothies. The health benefits are the same, but the process is a bit simpler than using loose leaves. If you are concerned about cost, it might be a better choice to go with the loose leaves. What if you are unable to grind the loose leaves? Then you might consider steeping the leaves or purchasing matcha for your smoothies. If time is a concern, then you might choose to use matcha for your tea. If you already have loose leaves in your kitchen, then you might consider either steeping or grinding. Your taste preference can also help your decision.

1. Quick Green Smoothie

When green tea is combined with spinach, the health benefits are tremendous and varied. Spinach contains vitamins and iron. The addition of banana brings some much-needed potassium to this recipe and the grapes give the smoothie some delicious sweetness.

• 2 cups of frozen green grapes
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup of baby spinach leaves
• 2 Tablespoon of Matcha Green Tea Powder

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Refreshing Peach Green Tea Smoothie

Peaches provide the body with fiber, antioxidants and a whopping ten vitamins. The banana will give the body a healthy dose of potassium.

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 large peach, pitted, skinned and cut into large chunks
• 2 Tablespoon of Matcha Green Tea Powder
• 1 tbsp of maple syrup

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

3. Banana and Peanut Butter Green Tea Smoothie

Bananas offer high levels of potassium, an essential electrolyte. Peanut butter gives the body a boost of protein.

• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 2 tbsp of peanut butter
• 1 tbsp of maple syrup
• 2 Tablespoon of Matcha Green Tea Powder

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

4. Apple, Lemon and Ginger Green Tea Smoothie

Ginger acts as an anti-inflammatory to the digestive system while lemon's antibacterial properties clean out the body.

• 1 frozen apple
• 1 2-inch chunk of ginger, peeled and loosely chopped
• 2 tbsp of lemon juice
• 1 tbsp of honey
• 2 Tablespoon of Matcha Green Tea Powder

5. Blueberry and Flaxseed Green Tea Smoothie

Blueberries provide the body with high levels of Vitamin C. Flaxseed is full of fiber to aid your digestive system.

• 1 tbsp of flaxseed
• 1 cup of frozen blueberries
• 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp of honey
• 2 Tablespoon of Matcha Green Tea Powder

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

7. Tropical Pineapple Green Tea Smoothie

Pineapple is full of essential electrolytes that will keep your body feeling great all day long.

• 1 cup of pineapple chunks
• 2 tbsp of lemon juice
• 1/2 cup of coconut milk
• 1 tbsp of honey
• 1 cup of ice
• 2 Tablespoon of Matcha Green Tea Powder

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

8. Green Goddess Green Tea Smoothie

Avocado gives the body essential fatty acids while the banana provides the body with a daily serving of potassium.

• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into quarters
• 2 tbsp of lemon juice
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 tbsp of honey
• 1/2 cup of ice
• 2 Tablespoon of Matcha Green Tea Powder

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

9. Super Green Smoothie

The high amount of greens in this recipe will give your body loads of iron and vitamin A.

• 1 cup of baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup of baby kale leaves
• 6 large fresh mint leaves
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 tbsp of maple syrup
• 2 Tablespoon of Matcha Green Tea Powder

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

10. Orange and Mango Green Tea Smoothie

Oranges offer the body high levels of Vitamin C while the banana provides potassium.

• 3/4 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 cup of frozen mango chunks
• 1 frozen banana
• 2 Tablespoon of Matcha Green Tea Powder

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Loose Leaf Green Tea Smoothie Recipe

11. Berry & Green Tea Smoothie

Berries are packed with antioxidants and offer delicious sweetness to this recipe.

• 1 cup of frozen assorted berries
• 1 tsp of lemon juice
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup of brewed green tea that has been refrigerated for one hour

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

12. Apple Pie Green Tea Smoothie

This dessert-like smoothie is full of protein and fiber.

• 1/2 cup of rolled oats
• 1 apple, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup of ice
• 1/2 cup of brewed green tea that has been refrigerated for one hour

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

13. Strawberry Banana Green Tea Smoothie

Packed with antioxidants and potassium, this smoothie is a sweet treat.

• 1 cup of frozen strawberries
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup of ice
• 1/3 cup of brewed green tea that has been refrigerated for one hour

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

14. Carrot and Ginger Green Tea Smoothie

Carrots are full of nutrients like beta-carotene and fiber. Ginger aids the digestive system.

• 1 peeled and chopped carrot
• 1 pear, peeled, pitted and roughly chopped
• 1 2-inch chunk of ginger, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup of ice
• 1/3 cup of brewed green tea that has been refrigerated for one hour

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

15. Apple and Chia Seed Green Tea Smoothie

Chia seeds are full of protein and fiber. Apples provide vitamin C as well as extra sweetness.

• 2 tbsp of chia seeds
• 1 apple, peeled, pitted and roughly chopped
• 1 tsbp of lemon juice
• 1 cup of ice
• 1/2 cup of plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup of brewed green tea that has been refrigerated for one hour

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

16. Papaya and Strawberry Green Tea Smoothie

Strawberries give the body antioxidants while papaya provides enzymes that aid in digestion.

• 1 cup of frozen papaya chunks
• 1 cup of frozen strawberries
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tbsp of honey
• 1/2 cup of brewed green tea that has been refrigerated for one hour

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

17. Pear and Almond Green Tea Smoothie

Almonds provide lots of protein to the body and are full of vitamins. This smoothie will leave you feeling satisfied for hours.

• 1/2 cup of almonds
• 1 frozen pear, peeled and pitted
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup of brewed green tea that has been refrigerated for one hour

Combine all of the ingredients in a high-powered blender like a vitamix and blend until smooth.

18. Island Green Tea Smoothie

These tropical ingredients give the body fiber and vitamin C.

• 1/2 cup of frozen mango chunks
• 3/4 cup of pineapple chunks
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 tbsp of honey
• 1/3 cup of coconut milk
• 1/2 cup of brewed green tea that has been refrigerated for one hour

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

19. Raspberry, Lime and Mint Green Tea Smoothie

This refreshing smoothie offers antioxidants and vitamin C.

• 1 cup of frozen raspberries
• 3 tbsp of lime juice
• 3 tbsp of chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 tbsp of honey
• 1/2 cup of orange juice
• 1/2 cup of ice
• 1/3 cup of brewed green tea that has been refrigerated for one hour

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

20. Chocolate Banana Green Tea Smoothie

Decadent chocolate gives the body a boost of magnesium.

• 1/4 cup of cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 frozen bananas
• 2 tbsp of almond butter
• 1 tbsp of honey
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1/2 cup of ice
• 1/3 cup of brewed green tea that has been refrigerated for one hour

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

For loose leaf green tea smoothie I like to use covered Japanese green tea, which has the best health benefit and bright emerald green color. Covered green tea has a brighter color which makes the smoothie look better. 

If you are using blender which can crush ice such as Vitamix, add a cup of crushed ice in addition to the ingredients for better taste.  Please note that regular mixer usually does not crush ice, so you have to get a mixer which can crush ice.  I use Vitamix; this is the company that makes mixers for Frappuccino® at Starbucks and Jumba Juice. Vitamix is a bit pricier than other mixer, but very durable and lasts long.   Click here to get Vitamix from Amazon.

There are many great great Green Tea Smoothie Recipe out there, and here are list of my favorites. 

• Green Tea Smoothie with Banana with Video by Just One Cookbook 
  This is my favorite blog, she creates amazing video for many of Japanese Recipes. This one also has a video of how to make green tea smoothie with banana. 
• Exotic Green Smoothie, Dairy-Free Coconut Matcha Smoothie by Jen Yee 
  This is a recipe from Food Republic I personally like.  The recipe is from Jen Yee, Award Winning Chef at NYC's Lafayette Grand Cafe and Bakery. 
• Peach Green Tea Smoothie and Green Tea and Almond Smoothie by Janette's Healthy Living
  My another favorite recipe blog features two green tea smoothie recipe.
• Mango Green Tea Smoothie by Cooking Classy
  Another lovely recipe blog with beautiful images.
• Matcha Mango Pineapple Smoothie by Teacups & Things 
  Her blog and recipes are beautifully done with nice images. I love her simple style of the clean blog.
• Mint and Green Tea Smoothie by Kitchen Konfidence
  Brandon is a photographer and cook, his recipes are very personal and his photography passion shows on each recipe.
• Raspberry Green Tea Smoothie by Recipe Runner
  Image of this recipe is so cute! Dinae's love of cooking and running show a very unique perspective on how she writes about her recipe.  
• 30 Fat Burning Detox Green Tea Smoothie Recipe
  They have 30 different links specific to detoxing with green tea smoothie.

Conclusion

Green tea is packed with healthy vitamins and minerals. The nutrients in the tea have a wide variety of health benefits including promoting healthy weight loss. The green tea smoothies are just another wonderful way to enjoy green tea without simply drinking it. You can add a touch of sweetness to your tea or add fruit for more of a breakfast smoothie. You can even enjoy them for dessert. Either way, green tea smoothies are simple to make, but they can brighten even the dreariest of days. Get creative; experiment with your smoothie; and make your green tea smoothies personal for you.

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