Smoothies are one of summer's easiest wins, but let's be honest, a lot of them taste like fruit and not much else. Swap the water or juice for steeped tea, and suddenly your smoothie has depth. Earthiness, floral notes, a little natural energy, whatever your tea brings to the table, your smoothie brings it along for the ride.
The Formula That Makes This Easy
Keep it simple: about half fruit, and top off the rest with steeped tea instead of water or juice. That ratio keeps things light while letting the tea actually come through instead of disappearing into the blend.
Assam CTC: Our First Place Black Tea, Doing Double Duty
Assam CTC took first place in our black tea lineup, and it turns out that bold flavor is exactly what makes it so good in a smoothie. Black tea holds its own against fruit, dairy, and sweeteners without getting lost, and Assam CTC in particular brings a rich, malty base that pairs beautifully with banana, dates, or a splash of milk.
Milk Teas: Basically a Smoothie Already
Milk teas are already halfway to being a smoothie, so blending one with ice and fruit feels less like a health drink and more like a treat. And the best part is you barely need to add any sugar, because the milk tea is already doing the work.
Jasmine Pearls: Floral Meets Berry
Jasmine Pearls bring a delicate floral note that plays beautifully with berries. Strawberry, blueberry, or a triple berry mix all complement that light jasmine flavor without drowning it out. This one tastes like summer in a glass.
Thai Tea: Bold Enough to Stand Alone
Thai Tea holds its own in a smoothie, but don't sleep on it as a straight iced tea either. Skip the sweetener and you still get a tea with enough character to carry a smoothie without tipping it into dessert territory.
Maofeng: The Mango Pairing You Didn't Know You Needed
Maofeng is a green tea with a light, slightly sweet profile that turns out to be the perfect match for mango. Blend the two together and you get something that tastes like a tropical vacation, minus the plane ticket.
How to Build Your Smoothie
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Steep your tea of choice and let it cool completely, or cold brew it.
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Fill about half your blender with fruit, fresh or frozen both work.
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Top off with the cooled tea instead of water or juice.
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Add ice and blend until smooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best tea to use in a smoothie? Black teas like Assam CTC tend to be the most prominent in smoothies because their bold flavor holds up against fruit and dairy. Green teas like Maofeng and floral teas like Jasmine Pearls also work well depending on the fruit you're pairing them with.
Do I need to sweeten Thai Tea for a smoothie? No. Thai Tea works well without sweetener and still brings a distinct, flavorful base to the blend.
What fruit pairs best with Jasmine Pearls tea? Berries. Strawberry, blueberry, and triple berry blends all pair especially well with the floral notes in Jasmine Pearls.
Ready to shake up your smoothie routine? Explore the full Sipping Streams collection and find the tea that matches your favorite fruit pairing.
