Coconut Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea
Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this blended iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Fresh kiwi brings a tropical sweetness that pairs beautifully with the grassy notes of green tea and a sharp hit of lime juice. Maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to round everything out without tipping into sugary territory. The whole thing gets blended smooth and strained, so you get a silky, vibrant drink with zero grittiness from the kiwi seeds. Many store-bought fruit teas and flavored drinks sneak in coconut water or coconut-derived sweeteners, so making this from scratch with simple, whole ingredients keeps things clean and worry-free. A garnish of fresh mint and lime slices takes the presentation from casual to genuinely impressive, whether you're serving it to guests or just treating yourself on a weekday afternoon.
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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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