Turmeric Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea
This vibrant iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Blended kiwi brings a tropical tartness that pairs beautifully with bright lime juice and the grassy, slightly sweet notes of green tea — all balanced with just a touch of maple syrup. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of turmeric, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out; it's a clean, worry-free pour from the very first sip. The blending-and-straining method is a clever move — it extracts all that fresh kiwi flavor while leaving the seeds behind for a silky-smooth texture. A handful of ice goes right into the blender, so the drink comes out perfectly chilled without any waiting around. Finish it with a lime slice and a few mint leaves and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a café.
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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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