Coming from Australia I was used to juice bars and smoothie cafes on every block. Sadly that is not the case in Tokyo. This fact lead to a lot of home made smoothies and I guess in a positive light less waste, less money spent at juice places and more creative adventures in my own kitchen. But when I found out, not too long ago, there was a smoothie cafe called Smooch not far from the fitness center that I teach at I was so excited. I popped in by myself for the first time and have been inviting people ever since. (I was there today actually with a bunch of friends.)
Concerned that maybe I was just too overexcited by the bright interior and the hula hoop like logo I decided to invite some of the Hoop Lovers along to sample some of the sweet combos on offer.
We each chose a smoothie from the extensive and interesting menu, there were seasonal specials, regular smoothies and also boosters to add. After grabbing our icy cold and colorful smoothies we crammed into the hot pink booth and did some serious taste testing. Here are the results…
Mihoe and her Cactus & Red Currant Smooch
Rating: 7/10
Comments: Good texture, crunchy with an interesting flavor.
Kana with her Passion Fruit Smooch
Rating: 6/10
Comments: Not what I expected. Not too sweet but it tastes fresh. Has a little banana, but not too strong. I wanted something sweeter.
Caroline with her Strawberry Apricot Smooch
Rating: 6.5/10
Comments: A little bland with bits of dried apricot to add sweetness.
Melissa with her Pineapple Ginger Smooch
Rating: 6/10
Comments: A good degree of sweetness. Could be more icy, tastes a little too milky.
Makiko with her Raspberry Fig Smooch
Rating: 7/10
Comments: A strong raspberry flavor which was not surprising.
Me with my Black Sesame Smooch
Rating: 6/10
Comments: It was delicious and sweet but I like fruity, icy smoothies. This smoothie is milky so I simply picked the wrong one.
I have been to Smooch many times since discovering it’s location last month. The staff are friendly, the icy smoothies are yummy and the walls are hot PINK! What more could a smoothie loving girl in Tokyo ask for?
Action of the day: Make a colorful, tropical, icy smoothie with all the sweet, delicious fruits that you love. Put a paper umbrella in the top, grab a long straw, find a quiet place, close your eyes as you slowly sip up all the goodness daydreaming that you are on a stunning tropical island with the cool breeze blowing on your skin and your favorite people all sipping smoothies around you. mmmm
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Question of the day: Do you have a smoothie or juice bar in your area? What are your favorite combinations?
Affirmation: I dance with freedom of spirit and love in my heart
Inspiration: There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good. ~Edwin Denby
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Hoop Lovers was created out of a love for a life filled with joy, strength and passion. Inspired by hoopers worldwide and individuals in search of greater awareness and body consciousness, Hoop Lovers provides the inspiration to move more, laugh longer and love the life that you live.
Hoop Lovers is a hoop dance community that offers hoop dance classes, interactive entertainment, hoop performances, hoops and dance accessories. Hoop Lovers is a space in which we share life experiences, celebration of spirit, hoop dance resources and dance like the Universe is watching (because it totally is and loves every funky move we make!)-
ABOUT DEANNE
Tokyo-based hooper Deanne fell in love with the art of Hoop Dance many moons ago and has not spent a day without her hoops since.
Early in 2008 she took her hoops on a magical journey down under to meet with mentor and hoop idol Bunny Hoop Star. Together in Sydney they shared the Hoop Love, Bunny imparted her wealth of circus hoop and hoop dance knowledge culminating the teacher training with a divine LED and Fire Hoop jam on the shores of Bondi Beach. Deanne soaked up all the hoop juju and returned to Tokyo to share the love and passion for hoop dance with the movers and groovers of the illuminated city.
Now a qualified Hoop Dance instructor Deanne can be seen lighting up dance floors in Tokyo clubs with her LED hoop light shows. When she is not burning up the dance floor she can be spotted sharing the tricks of the hoop trade in parks and dance studios across Tokyo, teaching young hoopers in after school clubs and helping new hoopers explore their limitless bodies and get their groove on.
Deanne recently returned from California where she spent two weeks hooping, connecting, dancing and sharing with other hoopers from around the world at Hoop Camp and Harbin Hoop Jam. Filled with new hoop passion and inspiration Deanne continues to connect the Tokyo hoop scene with the global hoop community.
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September 22, 2009 at 3:33 am
Hello Deanne,
This is Smooch! We came across your website when we were searching for feedback on Smooch on the web. Thanks for your patronage and comments! You are obviously quite a smoothie pro yourself!
We love the look of Hooplovers. Your positive lifestyle seems in sync with our Life is Good philosophy at Smooch. Perhaps we can do something fun together for the community.
Please do let us know when you drop by our Ebisu shop next. Marcus (our Chief Smooch) would be delighted to meet you!
Smooch!