Green Tea Popsicle

A Green Tea Popsicle is a frozen dessert made by blending brewed green tea, often with a sweetener like sugar or honey, and sometimes milk or cream, before freezing it in a mold. This refreshing treat is a popular summer snack in many East Asian countries, particularly Japan and China, where it's known as 'matcha popsicle' or '绿茶冰棍'.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This treat is typically low in fat and protein, with most of its calories coming from carbohydrates in the form of added sugars. It provides a small amount of antioxidants from the green tea, and a standard popsicle usually contains between 70-120 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	50 kcal
Protein	0.2 g
Carbs	12.5 g
Fat	0.1 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	11.5 g
Sodium	10 mg
Vitamin C	5 mg
Potassium	25 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Magnesium	3 mg
Phosphorus	5 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Zinc	0.05 mg

Per 1 popsicle (70 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a modern, convenient twist on the ancient tradition of drinking green tea, transforming a hot beverage into a cool, accessible snack. Nutritionally, it's unique for offering the potential benefits of green tea catechins in a frozen, kid-friendly format, though the sugar content can vary widely.