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Refreshing Strawberry Rhubarb Iced Tea

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A bright and balanced iced tea combining tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries with robust black tea, perfect for a refreshing summer drink.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 150g)
  • 1 cup fresh rhubarb stalks, chopped (about 120g)
  • 4 cups water (950ml)
  • 3 black tea bags (Assam or Darjeeling recommended)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (30ml)
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make the Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, chopped rhubarb, 1 cup (240ml) water, and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the fruit softens and the syrup thickens slightly.
  2. Strain the Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Pour the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher, pressing the fruit gently with the back of a spoon to extract all the juice. Discard the solids.
  3. Brew the Tea: While the syrup simmers, bring the remaining 3 cups (710ml) of water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep the black tea bags for 5 minutes. Don’t over-steep or the tea will turn bitter. Remove the bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
  4. Combine Syrup and Tea: Once both the syrup and tea have cooled, mix them together in a large pitcher. Stir in the lemon juice for a bright, zesty finish.
  5. Chill and Serve: Add plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher or glasses to cool the iced tea. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Notes

Use ripe strawberries for best flavor. Avoid overcooking the rhubarb to prevent bitterness. Steep tea for exactly 5 minutes to avoid bitterness. Syrup can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Adjust sweetness to taste. For gluten-free or vegan, ensure tea bags have no additives. Substitute sugar with honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup if desired.

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