Rhubarb Mint Tea

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 23, 2022

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

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Rhubarb Mint Tea

Yield:12 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:45 min

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
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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.
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