I live in Tampa and I think the smoothies there are the best. I am not sure why they seem better than anywhere else but whenever I have friends and family visiting from out of town, I always take them to try Tampa smoothies and they seem to agree with me that they do taste better. Whether we get better ingredients here or the are just mixed in a better way, I am not sure. I have tried making my own at home, but they just do not taste the same even when I use the same ingredients as the shops do. There are some lovely smoothie stores which definitely helps. There is just something about sitting in my favorite Tampa smoothie shop with a long cold drink, sipped delicately through a straw. Sharing the experience with friends and family makes it feel even more indulgent. I think there is something about having a luxury drink which feels naughty but is actually really healthy, that helps me to really enjoy my smoothies.