Vegetarian Kiwi Lime Iced Tea
This blended iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere tropical, even if you're just in your kitchen on a Tuesday. Bright, tangy kiwi meets fresh lime juice and grassy green tea in a combination that's genuinely refreshing and a little unexpected. Maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to round everything out without tipping into sugary territory. The blender does the heavy lifting here — you steep the tea, toss everything in, and blend until silky smooth, then strain out the seeds for a clean, vibrant pour. It's a great reminder that plant-based drinks don't have to be boring or complicated to feel special. Garnish with a few mint leaves and a lime slice and it looks like something you'd pay way 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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