Nightshade 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 instantly more manageable. 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 rounds everything out without any refined sugar, and the whole thing gets strained smooth so you're left with a clean, vibrant sip every time. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, fruity drinks can sometimes feel like a minefield when store-bought options sneak in unexpected additives or flavorings — here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The blending step is what makes this special, fully incorporating the kiwi into the tea base rather than just muddling a few slices on top. A handful of mint and a few lime rounds on the glass make it look far more impressive than the effort involved. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation all summer long.
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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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