Green Tea Granita

Green Tea Granita is a refreshing frozen dessert originating from Sicily, Italy, but infused with the flavors of East Asia. It's made from a simple mixture of water, sugar, and high-quality matcha or green tea powder, which is frozen and scraped into light, crystalline flakes. The result is a vibrant, earthy-sweet treat perfect for cooling down.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from sugar, with negligible fat and protein. It provides a small amount of antioxidants from the green tea and a rough calorie ballpark is between 80-120 calories per serving, depending on the sugar content.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	45 mg
Caffeine	25 mg
Vitamin C	2 mg
Calcium	15 mg
Iron	0.2 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a fascinating fusion, taking a classic Italian summer dessert format and reimagining it with a cornerstone flavor of Japanese tea culture. Nutritionally, it's a lighter, dairy-free alternative to ice cream that still delivers the unique, umami-rich notes of matcha.