Name: Rhubarb Tea
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Ingredients: 4-6 cups rhubarb, chopped*; 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries (optional); 2 cups fresh mint leaves; 3 quarts water; 4 tea bags (black or green tea); 2 cups sugar, or to taste; mint sprigs for garnish; seltzer (optional)

Rhubarb Tea

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Rhubarb can make a refreshing tea. Make it in combination with in-season raspberries or another favorite fruit, and brew it with some black (or green) tea. Have it on hand to serve over ice, or with a dash of seltzer.

Author: Norann Oleson
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Yield: Serves 8
Category: Beverages

Ingredients

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4–6 cups rhubarb, chopped*
2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries (optional)
2 cups fresh mint leaves
3 quarts water
4 tea bags (black or green tea)
2 cups sugar, or to taste
mint sprigs for garnish
seltzer (optional)

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Instructions

Combine rhubarb, optional fruit, mint leaves and water.
Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for half an hour.
Remove pot from the heat and add the tea bags.
Steep, covered, for 5 minutes (or according to taste).
Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the tea and pulp into a large mixing bowl.
Stir in sugar to taste, until it’s dissolved.
Transfer tea to a covered pitcher and chill in the fridge until it’s cooled completely.
Serve over ice or with seltzer.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Notes

If you decide to skip the fruit, increase your rhubarb by 2 cups; otherwise, use 4 cups rhubarb, 2 cups fruit.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/rhubarb-tea/