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Ginger-Orange Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

5 stars (from 7 ratings)
By Traci York — Updated September 9, 2022 — 14 Comments / Jump to Recipe
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Start the day strong with this Ginger-Orange Matcha Green Tea Smoothie recipe! Get all the combined benefits of a matcha smoothie but with the power of a green smoothie!  This recipe is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

Ginger-Orange Matcha Green Tea Smoothie served in a jar with a straw

Have you given matcha green tea a go?

I discovered it years ago. A friend from pastry school introduced it to me and I’ve been in love ever since. 

Table of Contents

  • What does Matcha Taste Like?
  • How to Enjoy Matcha Green Tea Smoothie
  • Quick Guide: How to Make Ginger-Orange Matcha Green Tea Smoothie
  • A Few Recipe Tips
  • More Matcha Recipes to Love
  • Ginger-Orange Matcha Green Tea Smoothie Recipe

What does Matcha Taste Like?

The flavor of matcha is earthy, somewhat grassy and slightly sweet. It’s full-bodied with a creamy vegetal taste when whisked with water. To mellow the flavor a bit, use it in a green tea latte with a touch of maple syrup or honey. This is my favorite way to enjoy it.

Spinach, banana, oranges, ginger and other recipe ingredients    Spinach and oranges in a high speed blender container Spinach, oranges, ginger, frozen banana, hemp hearts, matcha and water in a high speed blender container    Blending all ingredients in a high speed blender

How to Enjoy Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

Matcha green tea is different from tea you find in tea bags. Matcha tea is select whole tea leaves ground to a very fine powder. The powder can be used in smoothies, chia pudding, lattes, ice cream and popsicles. I’ve even seen it baked in waffles and cupcakes. It seems there are endless ways. However, matcha green tea is traditionally enjoyed simply; whisked with hot water.  

My favorite way to enjoy match green tea is in lattes and smoothies, especially in the mornings or for an afternoon pick-me-up. What I notice most about drinking matcha is a feeling of sustained energy. Not a jittery energy, but a calm energy. This is a benefit, yes, but it goes beyond short-term health effects.

What Are the Benefits of Matcha?

Matcha is rich in vitamin C, packed with good-for-you antioxidants and contains the amino acid L-Theanine which calms the body and promotes alert awareness without headaches or caffeine crashes. While it does contain caffeine, it’s about half that of coffee. The chemicals in green tea, especially EGCG and ECG, have substantial free radical-scavenging capability. 

According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the catechins in matcha green tea (EGCG, EGC, ECG and EC) are so powerful that they may actually help prevent cancer (Worlds Healthiest Foods, NIH and Dr. Axe).

Pouring Green Tea Smoothie into a jar surrounded by oranges

Quick Guide: How to Make Ginger-Orange Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

This matcha smoothie is super simple to whip up. I like to drink it in the morning for breakfast or in the afternoon, as a post workout green tea smoothie (if the workout even happens – omg). In summary, here’s how to make it (see recipe card for details): 

  • First, add spinach to a high speed blender container. I use VitaMix. Then add the orange, ginger, frozen banana, hemp hearts, matcha and water. 
  • Last, blend until smooth and creamy. 

It is best to enjoy this matcha green tea smoothie right away.

Looking into a jar full of Matcha Smoothie with hemp hearts sprinkled on top.

A Few Recipe Tips

  • For this green tea smoothie recipe, you can use just about any leafy green as the base. I like spinach or romaine because they’re mild in flavor.
  • A frozen banana as opposed to unfrozen, makes this matcha green tea smoothie extra rich, smooth and thick. Too, it gives the smoothie a nice chill.
  • Hemp hearts add richness, healthy fats and protein to this green smoothie. They’re a pantry staple. I sprinkle them on porridge, oatmeal, in seedy snacks and they always make their way into green smoothies. A little goes a long way, so one bag lasts a long time.

More Matcha Recipes to Love

  • Matcha Chia Pudding
  • Matcha Ginger Affogato – by Bojon Gourmet
  • Matcha-Mango Coconut Popsicles
  • Almond Matcha Green Tea Lattes – by Kitchen Confidante
  • Matcha Chia Pudding
Looking into a jar full of the delicious Matcha Smoothie made according to the Green Tea Smoothie recipe
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Ginger-Orange Matcha Green Tea Smoothie Recipe

Prep Time:5 minutes minutes
Total Time:5 minutes minutes
Servings:1
Calories:516kcal
Author:Traci York
Start the day strong with Ginger-Orange Matcha Green Tea Smoothie. Get all the combined benefits of a matcha smoothie but with the power of a green smoothie!  vegan + gluten free

Ingredients

  • 1 C (40g) Spinach Leaves packed
  • 2 (255g) Satsumas / Mandarins / Tangerines or one large Cara Cara or Navel orange, peeled
  • 1/2" (1.3cm) or more Nob of Fresh Ginger sliced thin
  • 1 1/2 tsp Matcha Green Tea powder, latte grade
  • 1 Banana frozen
  • 3 Tbs Hemp Hearts
  • 1/2 C - 1 C (107g to 215g) Water adjust water depending on how thick or thin you want your smoothie

Instructions

  • In the container of a high speed blender, I use VitaMix, add the spinach leaves, oranges, ginger, green tea, banana and hemp hearts. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
  • Enjoy right away.

Notes

This matcha green tea smoothie is best enjoyed immediately.
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.
Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 1064mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 4011IU | Vitamin C: 158mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 9mg
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  1. Avatar for DominikaDominika

    May 24, 2020 at 1:47 am

    5 stars
    delicious breakfast smoothie, today I made it for the second time.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      May 25, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Dominika! Thank you for your note and giving the recipe a go! Isn’t it so refreshing?

      Reply
  2. Avatar for AikaAika

    February 12, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    Wow! Those photos look delicious and healthy. I’ll definitely share this recipe with my matcha-lover friend. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      February 14, 2019 at 7:08 am

      Hi Aika! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  3. Avatar for annie@ciaochowbambinaannie@ciaochowbambina

    January 28, 2019 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    I have yet to try it, but I think I would love it! Wherever we can add citrus these days – always a wonderful idea!!

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  4. Avatar for JeanJean

    January 26, 2019 at 2:18 pm

    I can’t figure out why I still crave smoothies in the cold of winter. Maybe my body really just needs the healthy boost that much more. I’m especially loving the combination of this one which I just blended up…so good, Traci! Matcha and hemp hearts always go into my smoothies. The citrus and ginger give this one a fresh flavor punch. What a great idea to ask the market for over ripe bananas!

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  5. Avatar for MarilynMarilyn

    January 26, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this for an afternoon pick me up and it’s delicious even without the matcha (thought I had matcha but really had moringa….I guess because they are both green). Thanks for a great, healthy snack.

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  6. Avatar for Sue NewtonSue Newton

    January 26, 2019 at 9:36 am

    Is it o.k. to use frozen ginger? Sue.

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 27, 2019 at 5:58 pm

      Hi Sue! I’ve never tried it. If you give it a go, please let us know how it goes!

      Reply
  7. Avatar for DonnaDonna

    January 26, 2019 at 6:49 am

    The recipe looks great, except I don’t like (can’t stand, really) the taste of bananas in smoothies. Do you have any suggestions for a substitute? Thanks!

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 26, 2019 at 9:30 am

      Hi Donna! Since the function of the banana is to sweeten and thicken, you could instead use a dried date for sweetness and to thicken, a small handful of soaked cashews – I’d throw in a few ice cubes too, to chill it down. I hope this helps!

      Reply
  8. Avatar for Liz @ Floating KitchenLiz @ Floating Kitchen

    January 26, 2019 at 3:28 am

    Mmm…love the idea of making my green smoothies extra green with matcha! And love the citrus in there, too. What a great way to start the day!

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  9. Avatar for Geraldine | Green Valley KitchenGeraldine | Green Valley Kitchen

    January 25, 2019 at 8:32 am

    5 stars
    I’m always looking for new smoothie ideas, Traci – so this is perfect – love the matcha, orange, ginger combo! I love matcha – always throw a bit in my smoothie. Since citrus season is here – will definitely be trying this – all I need to do is freeze a banana! XO

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    • Avatar for TraciTraci

      January 25, 2019 at 9:40 am

      Isn’t it so good, Geraldine? I love the subtle flavor Matcha offers to this smoothie… and paired with orange, it’s just so tasty! Regarding bananas, I’ve been asking the produce department for their brown, bruised or over-ripe bananas that have been pulled from the shelf. Two stores I visit offer them at a discount. So, I bring em home, peel them and toss em in a Stacher bag then freeze them so they’re always on the ready! I hope you enjoy the smoothie G! xo

      Reply

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