Funny that I’m going to show you how to drink or eat more Green Tea today considering the fact that I hate Green Tea.
There, I said it. I’ve never liked it, despite massive attempts in tricking my brain and tummy to love it.
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But alas, I don’t love Green Tea.
Side note: In my world, there is and never will be a “Green-Tea-instead of-coffee-replacement.” Ever.
I’ve heard from many of you that you don’t enjoy it either. So I’m not alone.
And yet, it’s undeniable; Green Tea is good for us. Green Tea is one of the World’s Healthiest Foods, and Green Tea provides everything from beauty buffers to medical benefits, fat busters and more.
I’ve made Baked Chicken Drummies and Mini Pumpkin-Chai Muffins using Chai Tea. Both recipes rocked.
It hit me one day that with Green Tea I could re-create this eating vs. drinking notion.
So I found a few great recipes that did the same:
How to Drink or Eat More Green Tea
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I realized that you don’t need a fancy recipe to eat more Green Tea.
The secret? Wherever you would normally use water, use Green Tea instead.
Let me help illustrate this a little better with a recipe!
Green Tea Pomegranate JELLO
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Ingredients
- 4 Green Tea bags (this time I used Yogi Green Tea Super Antioxidant) (I’m starting to get serious about this whole love for tea, especially after Food Babe published, “Do You Really Know What’s In Your Tea.” For the love, manufacturers….can’t we just leave tea well enough alone?!)
- 1 3/4 cup Kombucha (this is fermented tea, and you can buy it or follow my steps and learn to make your own Kombucha)
- 2 Tbsp Great Lakes Gelatin (updated in 2020 to add: choose the Perfect Supplements Gelatin instead and save 10% when you use code GUTSY10 at checkout)
- pomegranate seeds, as many as you’d like
In a small pan, bring your water to a boil. Turn off heat and place your tea bags in the pan. Let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place 1 3/4 c. Kombucha in a container. If you hate Kombucha, you can just use cold water as a replacement.
Yes, my container has two compartments. I make a lot, all at once. I’m not kidding when I say I eat this like it’s going out of style.
Grab the gelatin. (pssst -> this gelatin has only 25 calories per Tbsp, while providing 6g of protein and a ton of gut healing benefits.)
Place gelatin in Kombucha, and stir until completely dissolved. (On the left is the mixture with the gelatin. It gets thick; really thick.)
Drop in your pomegranate seeds, and once the Green Tea has brewed, pour in 1.5 cups of it. Stir again. Place in fridge for at least 6 hours.
And that’s it!
Recipe Card
- 4 Green Tea bags
- 1 3/4 cup kombucha
- 2 tablespoons gelatin
- pomegranate seeds, as desired
- In a small pan, bring your water to a boil. Turn off heat and place your tea bags in the pan. Let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place 1 3/4 cup kombucha in a container. If you don’t like kombucha, you can just use cold water as a replacement.
- Place gelatin in kombucha, and stir until completely dissolved. (Note: it will get really thick.)
- Drop in your pomegranate seeds, and once the Green Tea has brewed, pour in 1.5 cups of it. Stir again.
- Place in fridge for at least 6 hours.
Oh but wait, you want something even tastier?
Prepare a ginormous bowl of it daily. Here is what I do:
Green Tea JELLO + banana (make sure it’s extra ripe!) + light coconut milk.
I’m serious….this stuff is awesome!
I am eating way more Green Tea than ever before.
And the best part?
I don’t even know it.
If you liked this post, you might also enjoy:
- How I Quit Caffeine
- Gut Health Guide to Digestive Bitters
- Collagen vs. Gelatin: What’s the Difference?
Xox,
SKH
trader joe’s has an awesome caffeine-free “candy cane” (peppermint) green tea that has other flavors such as vanilla in it – i add a little cream or milk – itz awesome and doesn’t taste like green tea at all!
I actually saw that one, but I think there’s ingredients in it I can’t have? I can’t remember now. But yes…same idea, lovely taste!
This is such a fun post and you have shared some neat ideas… I do love green tea, though! Glad you have found good ways to enjoy it. That ‘jello’ is particularly intriguing!
Sigh. And I’m going to *continue* trying to love it for what it is:)
Great ideas! I love green tea, although lately, I’ve been loving lemon grass tea 🙂
Lemon Grass Tea would make an awesome broth addition:)
Great idea!! I just placed my Swanson order and totally forgot the gelatin!! uck! lol
But I don’t like gelatin either. 😉 I think I just need to get used to green tea.
Initially,i hated to have Green tea..but now..i love to have it..gud ideas..thanks for it..
i love green tea ice cream so i must try this! besides, it’s much healthier for my gut. and i like green tea to drink but rarely crave it. Gets bitter too fast!
For the ‘bitterness’ of green tea,
1. try a different brand or style (sencha, matcha, Indian green),
2. don’t steep it so long (2-3 minutes may be enough), and
3. check the temperature of your water–aim for no hotter than 176F, as above that burns the leaves and causes them to be bitter.
Keep trying and I’m sure you’ll find something you like.
Hi,
Thanks for the recipe. I have a question & a comment…
Q – Does adding the hot water to the kombucha kill the good bacteria? If so, that seems like a waste of a (rather expensive) kombucha.
C – The Foodbabe article you mention is as much fear-mongering as anything else. She’s grasping at straws to make sensationalism. You can read my full analysis and reaction here: http://belighttea.com/reaction-to-foodbabe-article-on-tea-pesticides/
Cheers!
1. I don’t know that for certain. I DO know that I don’t bring my water to a complete boil. I also know that I simply enjoy the taste of Kombucha, and when I’m making this JELLO I do it more for that than the added probiotics.
2. Perhaps. She still brings up many legit points….things I’ve been thinking about for awhile.
Alternatively, the consumption of Green Tea Extract is also very convenient! It promotes the same benefits as actually drinking Green Tea maybe even more so as you are able to consume more EGCG with the absence of caffeine!
this made me laugh so hard. i hate green tea too!