A frothy, vibrant green smoothie, topped with thinly sliced honeydew melon arranged in an appealing spiral pattern and sprinkled with matcha powder and chervil leaves. A tall glass with a bamboo straw on a black slate board, casting an appealing shadow.

Chervil Charm - Matcha & Melon Smoothie

Name: Chervil Charm - Matcha & Melon Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: Chervil, A handful washed, plus a few leaves for garnish; Matcha Green Tea Powder, 1 tablespoon; Honeydew Melon, 2 cups cantaloupe, cubed, plus a few thin slices for garnish; Banana, 1 sliced; Almond Milk, 1 cup unsweetened; Ice Cubes, 1 cup

Category Smoothie

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 5 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: April 23, 2025

Hello, foodie! This smoothie is a wonderful blend of Japanese tradition, modernity, and of course, the enchanting flavor of Chervil. Known for its delicate anise-like flavor, Chervil complements beautifully with traditional Japanese Matcha and the sweetness of honeydew melons.

Ingredients (for 2)

Chervil - A handful - washed, plus a few leaves for garnish
Matcha green tea powder - 1 tablespoon
Honeydew melon - 2 cups - cantaloupe, cubed, plus a few thin slices for garnish
Banana - 1 - sliced
Almond milk - 1 cup - unsweetened
Ice cubes - 1 cup

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥛🍵💫

Add almond milk and matcha green tea powder into the blender. Blend until well combined.
Step 2 - 🍀🍈🍌🌀

Include chervil, honeydew melon cubes, and banana slices to the base. Blend until smooth.
Step 3 - 🧊🍨💨

Add ice cubes to the mixture and blend until you get a frosty consistency.
Step 4 - 🍹🍈🍵🌿

Pour the smoothie into glasses, garnish with melon slices, matcha powder and chervil. Serve immediately with bamboo straws.

Additional

If you'd like a bit of a twist, you could add a touch of grated ginger for some heat, or switch out almond milk for coconut milk. Feel free to experiment and make it your own! This smoothie is also a great way to get kids in the kitchen, they can help add the ingredients into the blender and press the buttons, under supervised guidance. Fun fact: In Japan, 'Melon' often refers to a luxury fruit, highly coveted and often used as an expensive gift!