Fructose Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea
Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this blended iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel completely manageable. Kiwi can be a tricky fruit for anyone watching fructose intake, but using a modest amount spread across two servings keeps things balanced without sacrificing that vivid, tropical flavor. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here — a friendlier choice than high-fructose alternatives — and a hit of fresh lime juice sharpens everything into something that tastes almost too good to be this straightforward. Green tea forms the backbone, brewed gently and cooled before blending so the delicate flavor doesn't turn bitter. Everything gets blitzed together and strained through a fine-mesh sieve, which pulls out the kiwi seeds and leaves you with a silky-smooth, jewel-toned drink. Garnish with a lime slice and a few mint leaves if you want it to look as good as it tastes — though honestly, it disappears fast either way.
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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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