Xanthan Gum Free Kiwi Lime Iced Tea

Total time35 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(28)

This vibrant, blended iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer arrived early. Ripe kiwi brings a bright, tropical sweetness that pairs beautifully with the grassy notes of green tea and a sharp hit of fresh lime juice. Maple syrup rounds everything out with just enough sweetness, and the whole thing comes together in a blender in minutes. For anyone navigating thickener sensitivities, store-bought flavored teas and bottled fruit drinks can be a minefield — many sneak in stabilizers or additives you'd never expect in a simple iced tea. This recipe keeps things completely clean: real fruit, brewed tea, citrus, and a natural sweetener, nothing else. Straining through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth pour without any gritty texture, so the final result looks and drinks like something from a café. Garnish with mint and a lime wheel and it's genuinely impressive enough to serve to guests.

About Fig

Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.

Learn more →

Ingredients

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.

Want the full recipe?

Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!