Rhubarb Mint Tea

Name: Rhubarb Mint Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb; 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries; 2 packages (3/4 ounce each) fresh mint leaves; 3 quarts water; 4 black tea bags; 2 cups sugar; 12 mint sprigs

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min. + chilling YIELD: 12 servings.

A bumper crop of rhubarb and mint from my garden inspired me to create this thirst-quenching pick-me-up. Raspberries deepen the tea's vibrant red color, making the drinks a pretty addition to your table. —Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington

Ingredients

4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
2 packages (3/4 ounce each) fresh mint leaves
3 quarts water
4 black tea bags
2 cups sugar
12 mint sprigs

Directions

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine rhubarb, raspberries, mint and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, covered, 3-5 minutes according to taste. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain tea, discarding tea bags and pulp. Stir in sugar until dissolved; cool slightly. Transfer to a pitcher; refrigerate until cooled completely. Serve over ice with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 151 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

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