Dairy Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea
This drink is bright, tangy, and refreshing in a way that feels almost too good to be this simple. Fresh kiwi brings a tropical sweetness that pairs beautifully with the grassy notes of green tea and a sharp hit of lime juice, all balanced out by a touch of maple syrup. Everything gets blended together and strained, so you end up with a silky-smooth sip that's completely free of dairy without any substitutions or workarounds needed — it's just naturally that way. The straining step is worth the extra thirty seconds; it pulls out the kiwi seeds and leaves behind a gorgeous, jewel-toned liquid that looks stunning in a glass. A few mint leaves and a lime wheel on the rim take it from weekday refresher to something you'd happily serve at a summer gathering. It's the kind of drink that makes plain iced tea feel like it was holding out on you.
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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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