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October 18, 2016

Pomegranate Green Tea with Chia

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This pomegranate green tea with chia is a refreshing and nutrition-packed drink perfect for anytime of year. Can easily substitute a different tea or juice instead of the ones listed.

Pomegranate Green Tea with ChiaIf I had to pick a favorite superfood, it would hands down be chia seeds. It’s not that they’re necessarily better than any of the other superfoods, just that they are so versatile and simple to incorporate into my daily diet. From chia pudding, to oats or smoothies, chia seeds are easy to add to many foods and are jam-packed with fiber, protein, omega-3’s, and beneficial vitamins and minerals.

Pomegranate Green Tea with ChiaGraze is an awesome company who delivers wholesome subscription snack boxes right to your door. They also have an online store where you can purchase unique snacks, individual ingredients, and they’ve recently expanded to offer a new line of superfoods, including acai, cacao, and baobab! However, when they invited me to choose one of their new superfoods to try, I didn’t hesitate to pick chia seeds. Like I said, they’re my favorite! I also knew exactly how I wanted to use them—to make a yummy and refreshing, nutrition-rich chia drink!

If you enjoy chia pudding, then you must try this drink! It’s similar to the ones you’ll find in stores, but less expensive, easily customizable to suit your own taste, naturally sweetened, and doesn’t contain additives or preservatives either.

Pomegranate Green Tea with Chia
Pomegranate Green Tea with Chia Pomegranate Green Tea with ChiaThe most important step in making this chia drink is to gel your seeds first so they evenly disperse into the juice. When chia seeds come in contact with liquid, they expand and can hold ten times their weight, becoming gelatinous in texture, similar to tapioca. It’s important to let the chia fully gel in the liquid until its thick and pudding-like, which helps them float in the juice instead of sinking right to the bottom of the glass.

For this drink, instead of gelling chia in water, I used freshly brewed green tea. The green tea bags from my Graze snack box worked perfectly and had such wonderful flavor. If you’re not a fan of green tea, feel free to use any other tea, water, or juice of your choice.  

Pomegranate Green Tea with Chia
Pomegranate Green Tea with ChiaThis drink is so delicious and refreshing, perfect for sipping throughout the day! It’s also a great way to get extra fiber and nutrients without tasting “healthy.” Change it up by substituting your favorite juice for the pomegranate in this drink. You can even try it with your favorite plant-based milks—Doesn’t chocolate chia almond milk sound yummy?!

I hope you give this recipe a try! Don’t forget to check out all of the yummy snacks, treats, and ingredients that Graze offers on their website as well. Enjoy! 

Pomegranate Green Tea with Chia
Thank you to Graze for kindly sponsoring this post. All opinions are 100% honest & completely my own.

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Pomegranate Green Tea with Chia


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x
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A refreshing and nutrition-packed drink perfect for anytime of year. Can easily substitute a different tea or juice instead of the ones listed.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups very warm filtered water
  • 2–3 green tea bags
  • 1–3 tablespoons honey, coconut nectar, or brown rice syrup, to taste (optional)
  • 6 tablespoons Graze Chia Seeds
  • 2 cups pure pomegranate juice, unsweetened

Instructions

  1. Combine warm water and 2-3 teabags (depending on how strong of a green tea flavor you want in your drink) in a heat safe glass. Let steep for 3-4 minutes, or until tea flavor is pronounced. Stir in as much sweetener as you like (keep in mind how sweet your pomegranate juice is. You can always add more later) along with chia seeds. Stir thoroughly so that no chia clumps remain.
  2. Let chia green tea mixture gel for several hours to overnight. The result should be very thick and pudding like. This step is important, if you don’t allow chia seeds to gel then the chia seeds in your final drink may not be evenly distributed.
  3. Combine thickened chia gel and pomegranate juice together in a pitcher and stir or whisk well until mixed thoroughly. Can also be made ahead of time. Makes 4 cups.
  • Category: drink, gluten free

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  1. Lola says

    December 7, 2018 at 2:02 am

    Thanks for sharing Joscelyn. I’ve been looking for more ways to incorporate chia into my diet. This is a good one!

    Reply
  2. Dia All The Things I Do says

    October 23, 2016 at 11:02 pm

    This looks so good like seriously I want to make a pitcher. I love green tea with pomegranate but never considered chia seeds as a non-smoothie ingredient.

    Reply
  3. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    October 22, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    Pomegranate green tea sounds so refreshing and delicious, Joscelyn. And the addition of chia seeds sounds like a wonderful idea. Can’t wait to make my own pomegranate tea.

    Reply
  4. Kristie says

    October 22, 2016 at 4:01 am

    Oh my, this looks heavenly! And so good for you! Will have to try it sometime.

    xo,
    Kristie
    http://www.kristiesreverie.com

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      October 22, 2016 at 10:59 am

      Thanks, Kristie! I hope you have a great weekend!

      Reply
  5. Harriet Emily says

    October 19, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    Wow, this pomegranate green tea is so beautiful Joscelyn! I love the addition of chia! Such a great idea. Pinned! <3

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      October 19, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      Thank you Harriet and thanks for the pin. Yeah, pomegranates are such a beautiful fruit and so delicious too!

      Reply
  6. Jess @hellotofit says

    October 19, 2016 at 11:40 am

    Yummmm so many benefits in each glass!! Looks delish, Joscelyn 🙂 xoxo

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      October 19, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      Thank you friend. I hope you’re having a lovely day today 🙂

      Reply
  7. Raj says

    October 19, 2016 at 12:03 am

    What an absolutely delicious drink! I tried it and couldn’t get enough! Thanks for another great share Joscelyn!

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      October 19, 2016 at 12:05 am

      Thank you, Raj. I always appreciate your kind words 🙂

      Reply
  8. Quin @ Butter Be Ready says

    October 18, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    This drink sounds and looks absolutely refreshing! Beautiful photos as always Joscelyn!!!

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      October 18, 2016 at 11:46 pm

      Aw, thanks Quin! I appreciate your encouragement. I hope you are having a wonderful week!

      Reply
  9. Minna says

    October 18, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    So yummy! I love ice tea with chia in it and the pomegranate is perfect for the season.

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      October 18, 2016 at 11:45 pm

      Thanks, Minna! I’ve been anxiously awaiting pomegranate season. I’m so glad it’s finally here 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kelly says

    October 18, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    What a great idea! Seriously, I’ve spent $$$ on these drinks at the store, but they’re so easy to make once you have the right ingredients. Pinning this to try!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      October 18, 2016 at 11:44 pm

      Thank you, Kelly! I appreciate you pinning this. I think you’ll really enjoy this drink.

      Reply

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