Low Iodine Classic Hibiscus Iced Tea
That deep ruby color alone is enough to make anyone stop and stare, but the flavor is what really delivers ā tart, floral, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. Hibiscus flowers steep into an intensely vivid liquid that tastes nothing like anything from a bottle, and the fresh lime juice adds a bright citrus edge that ties everything together beautifully. For anyone navigating a low-iodine approach, this drink is a genuinely refreshing win ā no seafood derivatives, no iodized salt, no dairy, just clean, simple ingredients that are easy to verify. The homemade simple syrup lets you control exactly how sweet the final drink is, which is a nice touch when you're already being thoughtful about what goes into your food. It comes together with minimal effort and looks stunning in a glass over ice with a few lime slices floating on top. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge ā it disappears fast.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- Ā½ cup granulated sugar
- Ā½ cup water
For the tea
- Ā½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2ā3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 2
Bring the remaining 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat, add the dried hibiscus flowers, and steep for 8ā10 minutes, until the liquid is a deep ruby red.
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