Low Iodine Sparkling Lemonade Berry Iced Tea
This drink is pure summer in a glass — tart, fruity, and fizzy in all the right ways. Managing iodine intake often means scrutinizing packaged beverages for additives, dyes, and preservatives that can sneak in unexpected iodine sources, but this recipe sidesteps all of that with a completely from-scratch approach. Black tea, fresh lemons, real strawberries, and maple syrup are the stars here, keeping everything clean and straightforward. The muddled strawberries give the base a gorgeous blush color and a jammy depth that pairs beautifully with the bright lemon syrup. Topping it all off with sparkling water adds that satisfying effervescence without any of the mystery ingredients found in store-bought flavored sodas or premixed teas. It comes together in stages that are easy to manage, and the result looks stunning enough to serve at a gathering or just enjoy on a slow afternoon. Refreshing, vibrant, and genuinely something to look forward to making.
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4 servings
For the tea base
- 4 black tea bags
- 3 cups boiling water
For the lemon syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup water
For the berry layer
- 16 medium strawberries, hulled and halved (about 200 g)
For assembling
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the tea bags in a heatproof pitcher or large measuring cup. Pour the 3 cups of boiling water over them and steep for 4–5 minutes, until the tea is deep amber and full-flavored. Remove the bags without squeezing, then let the tea cool to room temperature, about 20–25 minutes.
- 2
While the tea steeps, combine the maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the maple syrup is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes — the mixture should be smooth and slightly steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
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