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Kiwi Mint Cold Brew Green Tea

Refreshing Kiwi Mint Cold Brew Green Tea for Hot Summer Days

A revitalizing drink combining tart kiwi, refreshing mint, and green tea—perfect for summer hydration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 cups Cold Water Use filtered water for the best tasting brew.
  • 4 bags Green Tea Bags Or 4 tablespoons of loose leaf green tea.
For the Flavor
  • 2 pieces Ripe Kiwis Opt for soft, ripe kiwis for sweetness and tang.
  • 1 handful Fresh Mint Leaves Use generously for full flavor.
For Sweetening (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or Sweetener Adjust to your preference.
To Serve
  • Ice Cubes Essential for chilling the drink.

Equipment

  • Pitcher
  • fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pitcher, pour in 4 cups of filtered cold water. Add 4 green tea bags or 4 tablespoons of loose leaf green tea along with a generous handful of fresh mint leaves. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
  2. Slice 2 ripe kiwis thinly and add them to the pitcher, lightly pressing some of the slices to release their juices.
  3. If desired, stir in honey or your preferred sweetener to taste, ensuring it's well mixed.
  4. Cover the pitcher and place it in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours to steep.
  5. Once steeped, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove tea bags, mint, and kiwi pulp.
  6. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a slice of kiwi.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, steep the tea overnight and avoid bitterness by straining thoroughly.

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