Barley Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea
This vibrant iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere tropical, even if you're just at your kitchen counter. Bright kiwi, zingy lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup come together with a base of steeped green tea for something that's refreshing, a little tart, and just sweet enough. The blending step is what makes it special — it fully incorporates the kiwi into the tea rather than just floating fruit on top, giving every sip a smooth, fruity punch. Straining out the seeds keeps the texture clean and drinkable, so the final result looks as good as it tastes. Every ingredient here is naturally free of grain-based additives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden fillers sneaking into your glass. Garnish with a few mint leaves and a lime wheel and it's honestly impressive enough to serve at a gathering.
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2 servings
For the tea base
- 2 cups water
- 2 green tea bags
For blending
- 3 medium kiwis, peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 3–4 minutes, until the tea is a deep golden-green. Remove the bags without squeezing, then let the tea cool to room temperature, about 15–20 minutes.
- 2
Add the cooled tea, chopped kiwi, lime juice, maple syrup, and ice to a blender. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible kiwi chunks.
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