Pork Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea
Bright, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this blended iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. 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 overpowering the fruit, keeping the flavor clean and naturally sweet. The blender does most of the heavy lifting here — you just steep, blend, and strain, and you're rewarded with a silky, vibrant drink that looks stunning in the glass. Straining out the kiwi seeds gives it that smooth, polished texture you'd expect from a café, not your own kitchen. A few mint leaves and a lime wheel on the rim make it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving guests or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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