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A refreshing iced tea made by simmering chopped rhubarb stalks with water and sweetener, then straining and chilling the liquid. Can be customized with mint, lemon, ginger, or made fizzy. Suitable for summer or year-round when using frozen rhubarb.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rhubarb stalks, chopped (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon organic sugar or an equal amount of stevia (use double for sweeter tea)

Instructions

  1. Put 1 cup chopped rhubarb and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and cover.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, adding a splash more water if it starts to dry.
  3. If using mint sprigs or ginger slices, add them to the pot while simmering.
  4. Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a container, pressing gently on the solids to extract the liquid.
  6. Stir in sugar or your chosen sweetener until dissolved, taste and adjust sweetness.
  7. If using lemon or other citrus, stir it in after straining.
  8. Chill the strained tea in the refrigerator until cold.

Notes

Do not use rhubarb leaves as they are toxic; only use stalks., Frozen rhubarb can be used directly without thawing., Start with 1 tablespoon sugar and adjust to taste; liquid sweeteners like honey or agave should be added after the tea cools., Mint sprigs can be added while simmering or steeped in cooled tea for extra flavor., The tea can be served hot or cold., Stored in a sealed container in the fridge, tea stays fresh 4 to 5 days., You can make a concentrate by simmering down the strained tea, then dilute before serving., Pour cooled tea into ice cube trays for flavorful ice cubes.

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