Recipes / CULTURAL SMOOTHIES

A world in the glass.

A respectful collection of culturally inspired smoothies, with ingredient stories, regional context and practical kitchen notes.

West Africa / Baobab fruit drinks

Baobab mango smoothie

Creamy mango, coconut and a little baobab make a bright West African-inspired smoothie with a softly tart finish.

Caribbean / Sorrel and hibiscus drinks

A jewel-toned berry smoothie with hibiscus, lime and yogurt, inspired by the bright hibiscus drinks of the Caribbean.

India / Mango lassi

A fragrant Indian-inspired lassi with ripe mango, yogurt, cardamom and a few saffron threads.

Mexico / Cacao and warm-spice drinks

Banana, cacao, cinnamon and oat milk make a creamy Mexican-inspired smoothie with a warm, chocolatey finish.

Morocco / North Africa / Dates, mint and floral water

Dates, almonds, mint and orange blossom make a cool Moroccan-inspired smoothie with a softly floral finish.

Japan / Matcha

Fresh pear, matcha, spinach and oat milk make a quiet Japanese-inspired green smoothie.

Korea / Omija tea and fruit drinks

A soft peach and yogurt smoothie with a little omija tea, inspired by Korean fruit-and-tea flavors.

Brazil / Tropical fruit blends

Pink guava, coconut, lime and mint make a bright Brazilian-inspired smoothie with tropical ease.

Levant / Middle East / Tahini and date pairings

Creamy tahini, dates, banana and cinnamon make a Levantine-inspired smoothie with a toasted sesame finish.

Nigeria / Tart fruit drinks

Tart tamarind, pineapple, lime and ginger make a bright Nigerian-inspired smoothie with a lively finish.

Ethiopia / Teff grain

Banana, oat milk, teff, cinnamon and cardamom make a softly spiced Ethiopian-inspired breakfast blend.

Jamaica / Ginger, turmeric and tropical fruit

Pineapple, turmeric, ginger, coconut water and lime make a golden Jamaican-inspired smoothie with island brightness.