Chicken Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea
This vibrant iced tea is a serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a bottle at the store. Blended kiwi gives it a lush, tropical body while fresh lime juice cuts through with bright citrus tang — and a touch of maple syrup ties everything together without being cloying. Green tea forms the backbone, adding a subtle earthy depth that makes this feel like more than just a fruit drink. The whole thing comes together in a blender, then gets strained smooth so you get all that gorgeous flavor without any of the seeds. It's the kind of refreshing drink that looks impressive in a glass but genuinely couldn't be simpler to pull off. Garnish with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint and it's basically a spa menu item — right from your own kitchen.
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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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