Pecan Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea
Bright, tangy, and genuinely refreshing, this blended iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Fresh kiwi gets blended right into cooled green tea along with squeezed lime juice and a touch of maple syrup, creating a naturally sweet-tart sip that tastes far more special than anything from a bottle. The whole thing gets strained through a fine-mesh sieve so you get a silky-smooth pour without any of the seeds getting in the way. Green tea brings a subtle earthy backbone that balances the citrusy brightness without overpowering it. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole — fruit, tea, citrus, a natural sweetener — you never have to second-guess what's in your glass or worry about hidden additives from packaged drinks. A garnish of lime slices and fresh mint takes it from casual to genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to make on repeat all season 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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