Low Iodine Classic Sweet Iced Tea
Sweet, refreshing, and made from just three pantry staples, this classic Southern-style iced tea is a natural fit for anyone navigating iodine restrictions. Plain black tea, granulated sugar, and plain water are all low-iodine friendly, so there's no label-reading stress here — just a straightforward, satisfying drink. The trick to getting it perfectly sweet and smooth is dissolving the sugar into the hot concentrate before diluting, which means every sip is evenly balanced from top to bottom. Skipping the squeeze on the tea bags keeps any bitterness at bay, so the flavor stays clean and mellow. A few lemon slices or fresh mint sprigs at serving add a bright, aromatic finish without introducing anything off-limits. It's the kind of drink that feels indulgent on a hot afternoon but couldn't be simpler to pull together.
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8 servings
- 8 cups water, divided
- 6 black tea bags (such as lipton or luzianne)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags without squeezing them.
- 2
While the tea is still hot, add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved, about 1 minute.
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