
This blended iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable β bright, tangy, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. Kiwi and lime are a natural pairing, and when blended with chilled green tea and a touch of maple syrup, they create something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Because every ingredient here is entirely plant-based and free from mammalian products, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden animal-derived additives that can catch people off guard in packaged beverages. The maple syrup keeps things naturally sweetened without any dairy-based alternatives, and the green tea base adds a subtle earthiness that balances the citrus beautifully. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth drink without any gritty kiwi seeds getting in the way. Garnish with a few mint leaves and a lime slice and it looks genuinely impressive β the kind of thing you'd happily serve at a backyard gathering without a second thought.
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Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 3β4 minutes, until the tea is a deep golden-green. Remove the bags without squeezing, then let the tea cool to room temperature, about 15β20 minutes.
Add the cooled tea, chopped kiwi, lime juice, maple syrup, and ice to a blender. Blend on high for 30β45 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible kiwi chunks.
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