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Aug 1, 2026

A Tested Recipe

Kiwi Spinach Cooler (Qi Yi Guo Bo Cai Te Tiao).

A light, refreshing fruit-and-vegetable drink with tangy kiwi, crisp apple, and just enough spinach for color without overpowering the fruit. Smooth, gently sweet, and ready in 10 minutes.

By jackTao · Aug 1, 2026

Two glasses of pale green kiwi, apple, and spinach cooler with a smooth texture
Photographed for ChinaRecipe · Two glasses of pale green kiwi, apple, and spinach cooler with a smooth texture

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The Mise en Place

Ingredients

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Fruit and Greens

  • 2 ripe kiwis
  • 1/2 apple
  • 4 spinach leaves

Liquid and Sweetener

  • 700 ml drinking water
  • 12 g granulated sugar, optional

The Method

Instructions

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Cut the Kiwis

  • Peel the kiwis and cut each one in half, then cut each half into 4 small chunks.
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Dice the Apple

  • Core the apple half and cut it into small, even dice.
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Stem the Spinach

  • Remove the stems from the spinach leaves, keeping only the tender leafy parts.
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Chop the Spinach

  • Roughly chop the spinach leaves so they blend evenly.
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Load the Blender

  • Add the kiwi chunks, diced apple, and chopped spinach to the blender jar.
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Add the Water

  • Pour 700ml drinking water into the blender jar.
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Sweeten the Drink

  • Add up to 12g granulated sugar, adjusting the amount to your taste.
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Blend Until Smooth

  • Blend for , stop to check the texture, and repeat for up to 4 cycles, about total, until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Almost there

Cook's Notes

Notes

The estimated energy is 184 kcal for the full batch when made with all 12g of sugar.

Note Nº 01

For a less sweet drink, adjust the sugar anywhere from 0 to 12g according to the ripeness of the fruit and your preference.

Note Nº 02

This recipe makes 2 generous glasses. Serve promptly for the freshest flavor and brightest green color.

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