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Grandma’s Iced Rhubarb Tea

Refreshing Grandma’s Iced Rhubarb Tea for Hot Summer Days

Grandma’s Iced Rhubarb Tea is a refreshing and healthy drink perfect for summer, blending tart rhubarb with customizable sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 1 cup fresh, organic rhubarb stalks chopped
  • 1 cup filtered water
For the Sweetness
  • 1-2 tablespoons organic sugar or sweetener adjust to taste

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • measuring cup
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and chop the rhubarb stalks into small pieces, and set aside.
  2. Combine chopped rhubarb with filtered water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. Cool slightly, then strain the mixture to separate the liquid from the solids.
  4. Stir in sweetener while the tea is still warm, adjusting sweetness to taste.
  5. Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  6. Serve over ice in a tall glass, optionally garnished with mint or lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze in ice cube trays for future use.

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