Paleo Kiwi Lime Iced Tea
This blended iced tea is bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're on a patio somewhere warm even if you're just standing in your kitchen. Fresh kiwi brings a tropical sweetness that pairs beautifully with the zip of real lime juice, while green tea adds a subtle earthy depth that ties everything together. A touch of maple syrup keeps it lightly sweet without refined sugar, which is exactly what makes this such a natural fit for a whole-foods approach to eating. The blending-and-straining method is a small but brilliant move — you get all the vibrant flavor and color of the kiwi with none of the seeds or pulp getting in the way. It comes together in just a few simple steps, and the result looks stunning in the glass with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint. Store-bought flavored teas and fruit drinks are often loaded with artificial sweeteners, natural flavors, or additives that are hard to vet — making this homemade version a genuinely cleaner option. 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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