If you haven’t jumped on the green tea bandwagon yet, this smoothie may offer just the right opportunity for you to enjoy some of its cancer-fighting goodness.

This smoothie includes a teaspoon of matcha, which is a powder made from high-grade whole tea leaves. Matcha, and green tea in general, is known for catechins, beneficial compounds believed to inhibit tumor growth and cause tumor cell death. It’s also heart-healthy, because it reduces LDL (“L-is-for-lousy”) cholesterol, and increases HDL (“H-is-for-healthy”) cholesterol. It has also been shown to help with high blood pressure, and stabilize blood sugar levels in diabetics.

While matcha does include caffeine, it contains less than what you’d find in a cup of coffee — and many people report that matcha’s energizing effect is less jarring or jolting than what you’d experience with a strong cup of coffee.

If you’re super sensitive to caffeine, however, feel free to omit it in this recipe. The smoothie will be no less delicious without it!