BHA & BHT Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(28)

This vibrant, blended iced tea is everything a warm-weather drink should be — bright, tangy, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. Kiwi brings a tropical tartness that pairs beautifully with fresh lime juice, while green tea adds a subtle earthy depth that keeps the whole thing from tipping into candy territory. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, which means no refined additives or synthetic preservatives that can sneak into flavored syrups and bottled drink mixes. For anyone navigating BHA and BHT concerns, store-bought teas and fruit drinks are often a minefield of undisclosed preservatives — this recipe sidesteps all of that with nothing but whole fruit, fresh citrus, and pantry staples. The blending-and-straining method is a clever touch, giving you a silky-smooth pour without any gritty kiwi seeds in your glass. A handful of fresh mint and a lime wheel on the rim make it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it to guests or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon.

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Ingredients

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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