Black Pepper Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(28)

Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this blended iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Fresh kiwi gets blended right into cooled green tea along with real lime juice and a touch of maple syrup, creating a naturally sweet-tart sip that tastes nothing like anything from a bottle. The whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so you get a silky-smooth texture without any of the tiny seeds getting in the way. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is a total breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is clean and straightforward, with zero hidden seasonings to worry about. Green tea brings a gentle, grassy depth that plays beautifully against the citrus, while the maple syrup rounds everything out without overpowering the fruit. Garnished with a few mint leaves and a lime slice, it looks as good as it tastes — impressive enough for guests, easy enough for 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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