Ingredients :

• Strawberries — Fresh in June-July, frozen the rest of the year. Frozen ones even give a thicker texture and a natural coldness without having to add ice cubes that dilute everything. Avoid water-logged out-of-season strawberries—they make the smoothie tasteless.
• Chia seeds — They seem useless at first—small black grains that do nothing. Leave them for 5 to 10 minutes in the liquid and you’ll see: they swell, creating a slightly gelatinous texture that completely transforms the glass’s consistency. The golden rule: after blending, never during—otherwise they get crushed and you lose the whole effect.
• Fresh ginger — Not ginger powder, really not. Powder gives a dusty, dull taste. Fresh, finely grated, releases a vibrant juice with a frank and slightly lemony heat. A small root in the fridge easily lasts three weeks—buy a big one.
• Lemon — You don’t taste it directly in the result, but without it something is missing. It’s what brings out the flavor of the strawberries and gives that bright feeling in the mouth. Always squeeze it fresh—bottled juice is too flat for this job.