Tea Smoothie Base

A Tea Smoothie Base is a blended beverage foundation that combines brewed tea (often green or black tea) with milk or a plant-based alternative, sweeteners, and sometimes fruit or yogurt. Originating from modern café culture, particularly in East Asia and North America, it serves as a customizable, refreshing drink base.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Typically moderate in carbohydrates from natural sugars in milk and added sweeteners, with a small amount of protein from dairy or alternatives. A standard 12-16 oz serving generally ranges from 120-200 calories, providing antioxidants from the tea and calcium if dairy is included.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	2.5 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	45 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	15 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Vitamin B6	0.15 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

This base uniquely merges traditional tea culture with contemporary smoothie trends, allowing for endless flavor variations. Nutritionally, it offers a lighter alternative to coffee-based smoothies, with the tea's catechins or theaflavins adding a functional antioxidant boost.