This smoothie combines brewed hibiscus tea with berries, banana, and yogurt for a tart, sweet, and creamy drink. Its flavor and color will depend on the tea and fruit you choose.
Choose your tea
Use a food-use hibiscus tea or blend and check its complete ingredient list. Plain hibiscus does not contain tea leaves, but a finished blend may include caffeinated ingredients. Follow the chosen product's brewing directions rather than assuming every hibiscus blend needs the same preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed hibiscus tea, chilled
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 banana, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or a dairy-free alternative
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or preferred sweetener, adjusted to taste
- 1/2 cup ice, optional
- Washed culinary mint or a lemon wedge, optional garnish
Check the yogurt or alternative and the other ingredients for dietary suitability. Substitutions may change the flavor and texture.
Four preparation steps
Brew and chill. Prepare enough tea to measure 1 cup, following the product's quantity, water temperature, and steeping guidance. Strain out the leaves or botanicals. Cool promptly using suitable containers and refrigerate until chilled. Do not put hot tea into a closed smoothie blender.
Blend. Add the chilled tea, berries, banana, yogurt, sweetener, and optional ice to a blender. Follow the appliance's instructions and blend until smooth.
Adjust. Taste and check the consistency. Add a little more chilled tea for a thinner drink or more fruit for a thicker texture. These adjustments change the original proportions.
Serve. Pour into suitable drinkware and garnish with washed culinary mint or a lemon wedge if desired. Serve promptly and keep any remaining smoothie refrigerated.
Make it your own
Try different berry combinations or adjust the sweetener to suit your taste. Optional additions such as chia seeds, flax seeds, or spinach can change both flavor and texture; do not assume they will be undetectable.
This recipe is a serving idea, not a promise of a health, energy, or exercise-recovery effect.
Explore tea options
Browse Beach House Teas and check individual ingredient lists for a suitable hibiscus-containing option before choosing.
