This interesting and refreshing Rhubarb Tea recipe comes from a farmer’s market cookbook in New Hampshire and is said to date back to the 19th century. It is the perfect recipe for abundant spring rhubarb. Rhubarb freezes well, so you can enjoy this refreshing tea throughout the summer. Now that rhubarb is at its peak, give this time-tested recipe a try. It just may become a family favorite for your perfect picnic. This recipe was passed down to us from Arlena Schott from www.arlenagwise.com

 Perfect Rhubarb Tea

Makes approximately two quarts.

8 C. rhubarb, cut into 1 inch pieces
8 C. water
Juice and grated rind of one orange or lemon (avoid the white pith under the rind)
3/4 C. sugar
I pint fresh strawberries, mashed (optional)

Simmer rhubarb in the water until tender (20-25 minutes). Strain, pressing on rhubarb with a spatula to extract all the juice. Stir in the lemon or orange juice and rind; mix in optional strawberries Add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Cool and serve over ice.

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