Rhubarb Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with a refreshing twist on a classic summer beverage—Rhubarb Iced Tea! This vibrant recipe combines the tart, fruity flavor of fresh rhubarb with the bold depth of black tea, creating a perfectly balanced drink that's both invigorating and unique. Sweetened with just the right amount of sugar and brightened by a hint of zesty lemon juice, this iced tea offers a deliciously tangy alternative to traditional options. Served over a mountain of ice and optionally garnished with fresh mint leaves, this colorful drink is a show-stopper for picnics, barbecues, or lazy afternoons on the porch. With simple ingredients and easy steps, it's the ideal homemade refreshment that tastes as beautiful as it looks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (chopped) rhubarb stalks
- 6 cups water
- 0.5 cups sugar
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 0.25 cups fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and chop the rhubarb stalks into small pieces.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the chopped rhubarb and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the rhubarb becomes soft and breaks apart.
Strain the rhubarb mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pitcher or bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the juice. Discard the rhubarb pulp.
While the rhubarb juice is still hot, stir in the sugar until completely dissolved.
Add the black tea bags to the hot rhubarb juice and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard.
Stir in the lemon juice and allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled rhubarb tea over the ice.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 99 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.0 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1037 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 3089 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
