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If you’re craving something fruity, light, and seriously refreshing, this Kiwi Strawberry Iced Green Tea might just become your new favorite!

It’s got the sweetness of ripe strawberries, the tropical tang of kiwi, and the smooth, clean taste of green tea—all served ice cold.

This is the kind of drink that makes you want to sit outside, kick back, and enjoy the sunshine (even if you’re just on your lunch break)!

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

Naturally sweet and fruity: The combo of ripe strawberries and tangy kiwi gives it a juicy flavor without needing added sugar.
Light and energizing: Green tea adds a gentle boost without the crash—perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Beautiful and refreshing: The mix of green, pink, and ice makes it a total showstopper in a glass.
Great for warm weather: It’s cool, crisp, and hits the spot when the heat kicks in.
Packed with vitamin C: Thanks to the strawberries and kiwi, it offers a little immune-boosting goodness too.

Ingredients

Green tea is the base of this drink, so it’s worth picking a good one.

You don’t need anything expensive or fancy, but it should be fresh. If it smells a little grassy and sweet before brewing, that’s a good sign.

Avoid over-steeped or low-quality green tea—it can taste bitter and overpower everything else. Tea bags are convenient, but loose leaf will give a slightly smoother flavor if you have it.

Strawberries bring the natural sweetness. Go for berries that are bright red all the way through and smell like, well, strawberries. Avoid underripe ones—they’ll be too tart—and skip the mushy ones, since they won’t hold up in the tea.

Sliced thin, strawberries release their flavor easily and look great floating in the glass!

Kiwi adds a tangy, tropical note that balances the sweetness of the berries.

The key is using one that’s ripe but still firm. If it’s too soft, it’ll fall apart in the tea. If it’s hard, it won’t release much flavor.

Honey is optional here. Some people like the light sweetness from just the fruit, others might want a little extra lift.

If you’re using honey or another sweetener, mix it in while the tea is still warm so it dissolves fully. You can also skip it and let the fruit do all the work.

Ingredients for 2-3 servings:

2 green tea bags (or 2 tsp loose-leaf green tea)
1 ripe kiwi, peeled and sliced
4–5 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 teaspoon honey or sweetener (optional)
3 cups of water (1 cup hot and 2 cups cold)
Ice cubes
Extra kiwi or strawberry slices for garnish (optional)

How to Make Kiwi Strawberry Iced Green Tea

Instructions:

Brew the tea: Heat about 1 cup of water until it’s hot but not boiling. You’re aiming for around 175°F—too hot and the green tea turns bitter. Steep the tea for about 2–3 minutes, then take the bags out and let it cool slightly.
Prep the fruit: While the tea is brewing, slice up your kiwi and strawberries. Keep a few extra slices aside if you want to garnish the glasses later.
Combine everything: Add the fruit slices to a large jar, pitcher, or any container you’ve got. Pour the slightly cooled tea over them. If you like your tea a little sweet, stir in a teaspoon of honey while it’s still warm so it dissolves easily.
Chill it: Pour in 2 cups of cold water. Then let the whole thing sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. The longer it sits, the more the fruit flavor infuses into the tea.
Serve cold: Fill your glass with ice, pour in the tea, and top with a few extra fruit slices if you’re feeling a little fancy.

Additional Tips & Variations

Mash a few strawberry slices before adding them to the tea for a stronger fruity flavor throughout the drink.
Add a splash of lemon juice for a little extra zing that brightens everything up.
Use chilled green tea from the night before to save time—just add fresh fruit and you’re ready to go.
Turn it into a slushy by blending it with ice for a frozen treat on extra hot days.
Turn it into a mocktail or cocktail—just add a splash of lime and your favorite light spirit like vodka or white rum.