
This stunning ruby-red iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a whole pitcher disappear before you even sit down. Dried hibiscus flowers and fresh mixed berries simmer together into a deeply fragrant concentrate, then get brightened with lemon juice and layered with cool cucumber and fresh mint. Every ingredient here is naturally free of iodine concerns — no seafood, no dairy, no iodized salt, just clean, whole produce and a touch of honey. That matters more than it might seem, since so many store-bought flavored drinks and fruit punches sneak in additives or dyes that can complicate a low-iodine protocol. Making it from scratch means you control exactly what goes into the pitcher. The cucumber and mint infuse gently as the tea chills, turning a simple hibiscus brew into something that tastes genuinely spa-worthy. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a sprig of mint and you have a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink that fits your dietary needs without any compromise on flavor.
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Combine 4 cups water, the dried hibiscus flowers, and the mixed berries in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8–10 minutes, until the liquid is deeply ruby-red and fragrant.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
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