Kiwi ginger iced green tea: A bright, tangy beverage to stir up in batches this summer

Summer is the season for iced-tea, and this version is packed with fruit and comes together easily. Made with just a handful of ingredients — including green tea, ginger, kiwis and lime — it’s bright, refreshing and perfect for making ahead of time for picnics and backyard hangs. You could add a splash of gin or enjoy it on its own.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, grated
• 5 green-tea bags
• 3 green or golden kiwis, peeled and chopped (or blended for a smoother texture)
• Juice of 1 lime
• ½ cup agave, or to taste
• 3 cups ice water, divided
• 2 cups ice

To serve:

• Ice
• Cold sparkling water
• Mint sprigs
• 1 green or golden kiwi, peeled and sliced

Preparation

Bring 1 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add grated ginger and let it simmer for 2 minutes. 

Remove from heat, add green-tea bags and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Add 1 cup ice water (this prevents the tea from becoming too bitter), and continue to steep for another 10 minutes. Strain tea into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate.

In a large pitcher, combine kiwis, lime juice and agave, and use a muddler to mash the fruit until it is broken down. Add 2 cups ice and 2 cups ice water, then pour in the chilled tea. Stir to combine, then refrigerate for up to 2 days.

When ready to serve, put a handful of ice in a glass, stir the tea concentrate to redistribute the fruit, then fill the glass about two-thirds of the way. Top with sparkling water and garnish with mint and kiwi slices.

Serves 4 to 6

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