RHUBARB MINT TEA

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 151 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.