Kiwi Mint Cold Brew Green Tea

Prep Time 10 mins
Rest Time 6 hrs
Total Time 6 hrs 10 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Summer
Description

Refreshing, naturally sweet, and packed with antioxidants, this Kiwi Mint Cold Brew Green Tea is the perfect summer beverage. Made with slow-steeped green tea, fresh kiwi, cooling mint leaves, and a touch of natural sweetness, this healthy iced tea recipe is light, energizing, and incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for hot days, gatherings, or daily hydration.

Ingredients
    For the Cold Brew Green Tea Base
  • 4 cups filtered water (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp loose leaf green tea OR 4 green tea bags (high-quality recommended)
    • Ingredient Title: For the Kiwi Mint Infusion
  • 3 medium ripe kiwi (peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 12–15 fresh mint leaves (lightly bruised)
  • 1–2 tbsp honey or date syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional, enhances brightness)
    • Ingredient Title: For Serving
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 2–3 thin kiwi slices (for garnish)
  • 4 small mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
    Prepare the Cold Brew Green Tea
  1. 1
    In a large glass jar or pitcher, add the loose leaf green tea or tea bags. Pour in 4 cups of room temperature filtered water. Stir gently to ensure all tea leaves are submerged. Cover the jar and let it steep at room temperature for 1 hour, then transfer to the refrigerator. Allow it to cold brew for 6–8 hours. This slow extraction prevents bitterness and results in a smoother, naturally sweet tea flavor.
  2. 2
    After steeping, strain the tea leaves or remove the tea bags. Your cold brew green tea base is now ready.
    3. Prepare the Kiwi and Mint
  3. 3
    Peel the kiwi and slice it thinly. To release the mint's essential oils, gently bruise the mint leaves by pressing them between your fingers or lightly tapping them with the back of a spoon. Do not crush them too hard — this can cause bitterness.
    4. Infuse the Tea
  4. 4
    Add the sliced kiwi and mint leaves into the cold brew green tea. If using honey or date syrup, stir it in until fully dissolved. Add lemon juice if desired for a slightly tangy balance.
  5. 5
    Refrigerate the mixture for another 1–2 hours to allow the kiwi and mint to naturally infuse into the tea. The flavor will become fruitier and more aromatic over time.
    6. Strain and Serve
  6. 6
    Once infused, strain the tea if you prefer a clear drink, or leave some fruit slices for presentation. Fill serving glasses with ice cubes. Pour the kiwi mint green tea over the ice.
  7. 7
    Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig and a thin kiwi slice on the rim for a vibrant and elegant finish.
  8. 8
    Serve immediately and enjoy chilled.
Note

1. Choosing the Right Green Tea:
Use high-quality green tea such as sencha or jasmine green tea. Avoid low-quality tea bags as they may produce bitterness.

2. Sweetener Options:
You may substitute honey with maple syrup, date syrup, or leave it unsweetened for a cleaner flavor.

3. Storage:
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Remove fruit after 24 hours to prevent over-softening.

4. Make It Sparkling:
For a fizzy version, replace 1 cup of brewed tea with chilled sparkling water just before serving.

5. Make It Stronger:

Keywords: healthy, refreshing, summer drink, easy, antioxidant-rich
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