Twinings recently released a brand-new range of master blended teas called ‘Infuso’ made from the finest flavours of herbs, fruits and spices from around the world. The tea blends come in an array of herbal and fruit infusions and are perfect on their own or as part of a delicious and refreshing smoothie. Take a look at two delicious smoothie recipes for you to try out at home.
Camomile, Honey & Vanilla Smoothie
Makes 2 large or 3 Small
Ingredients
3 bags Twinings Camomile, Honey & Vanilla
60ml boiling water
200g canned pears, drained
1 small banana, peeled, sliced and frozen
125ml coconut milk, frozen*
60ml plain thick yoghurt
40ml chia seeds
To serve (optional):
10ml toasted coconut shavings
10ml honey
Method
Empty the contents of tea bags into a heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over the tea and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Transfer the entire mixture to a blender with all of the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth and combined. Pour into glasses and serve at once, drizzled with honey and toasted coconut shavings if desired.
*Cook’s note: pour coconut milk into an ice cube tray and freeze until required
Ruby Red Smoothie
Makes 2
Ingredients
3 bags Twinings Strawberry & Mango
125ml boiling water
5-10ml stevia or honey, to taste
50g beetroot, cooked and peeled
250g frozen strawberries*
80ml plain thick yoghurt
To serve:
a few fresh berries, such as strawberries, raspberries or blueberries, threaded onto a skewer
Method
Empty the contents of the tea bags into a heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over the tea and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Stir in the stevia. Transfer the entire mixture to a blender with all of the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth and combined. Pour into glasses and serve at once, decorated with the berry skewers.
*alternatively use ½ frozen strawberries and ½ frozen mixed berries
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