Tea Time at Dawn

Makes 1 glass

1 cup papaya (with seeds), peeled and cubed 1 orange, peeled and cut in chunks ½–1 cup green tea, at room temperature As I already mentioned, in Peru we like to drink fresh papaya and orange juice every morning for breakfast. In this case, we have added energetic green tea to the mix, as it speeds up the detox process in the liver cells while healing this important organ and burning fat. Green tea also helps wake you up, making it a great alternative to coffee.

Process all the ingredients in a blender and serve.

Some people shy away from papaya because of its high sugar content, but they’re missing out on the great health benefits this fruit offers, especially if you also add the seeds to your smoothies, which are highly detoxifying. To pick the best papaya, make sure it feels slightly soft to the touch.