Chestnut Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(28)

This vibrant iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Blended kiwi gives it a gorgeous green hue and a sweet-tart punch that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh lime juice, while green tea adds a subtle earthy depth underneath it all. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness natural and mellow, letting the fruit do most of the talking. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve means you get a silky-smooth sip every time, no seeds or gritty texture in sight. It comes together in just a few simple steps — steep, blend, strain, pour — and the result looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Garnished with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's the kind of glass you'd happily serve at a backyard gathering or just enjoy on a quiet afternoon. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nut concerns, so you can blend and sip with total confidence.

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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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