Gut Friendly Kiwi Lime Iced Tea

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(28)

This vibrant blended drink is everything you want on a warm day — bright, tangy, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without going overboard. Green tea brings a gentle, grassy depth that pairs beautifully with the tropical punch of fresh kiwi and a sharp hit of lime juice. Kiwi is a standout ingredient for digestive wellness, naturally rich in enzymes and fiber that support a happy gut, and here it gets blended right into the drink so you're getting the real thing — not a flavoring or a concentrate. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness clean and minimal, letting the fruit do most of the heavy lifting. Straining out the seeds after blending means the final pour is silky smooth and easy to drink, with none of the gritty texture that can sometimes put people off. Garnished with fresh mint and a curl of lime, it looks as good as it tastes — the kind of thing you'd happily serve to guests or just make for yourself on a slow afternoon.

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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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