Seeds Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea
Bright, tangy, and refreshingly green, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Fresh kiwi and lime juice get blended right into cooled green tea, creating a flavor that's fruity and citrusy with just a hint of earthy depth from the tea itself. The clever part is the fine-mesh straining step — it pulls out all the tiny kiwi seeds so every sip is completely smooth and clean, no gritty texture whatsoever. Maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to balance the tartness without tipping into sugary territory. It's naturally free of any seed-based ingredients from start to finish, so you can sip without second-guessing a single thing on the ingredient list. Garnish with a few mint leaves and a lime slice and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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