Most of you know that I'm an avid tea drinker and I especially love green tea. For those of you who aren't into drinking hot tea, I found this recipe in the Vegetarian Times that may be more appealing to you. Now you can reap the many benefits associated with drinking green tea in a whole new way. 

Some possible benefits Include:

• Fights Cancer
• Lowers bad cholesterol
• Fights tooth decay
• Weight loss
• Lowers high blood pressure

Recipe serves 1 (126 calories)

Ingredients:

• 1 green tea bag (or 1tsp. matcha tea powder)
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1 small ripe, mashed banana (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup crushed ice
• 1 Tbs. orange juice concentrate
• 1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger, honey or sugar to taste

Directions:

1. Brew green tea in water. Steep to desired strength and discard tea bag. Refrigerate 30 minutes, or until cool.

2. Puree tea, banana, ice, orange juice concentrate, and ginger in blender until smooth. Add sweetener of choice. Drink immediately or place in freezer for up to two hours or until ready to serve. (If the smoothie freezes too much just chop it up with a spoon.)