Refreshing Rhubarb Tea

This refreshing drink, in my opinion, tops anything Starbucks has to offer. Not only is it refreshing, it has simple ingredients that don’t negatively affect your health.

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Refreshing Rhubarb Tea

5 from 2 votes

This refreshing drink, in my opinion tops anything Starbucks has to offer. Not only is it refreshing, it has simple ingredients that don’t negatively affect your health.

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Servings: 1 gallon

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

Coarse chopped rhubarb stems any amount
Water
3/4 - 1 cup Sugar or honey 1/2 to 3/4 cup raw honey, if using instead of sugar.
juice of three to five lemons 3/4-1/2 cup bottled lemon juice, if using instead of lemons.

Method

Bring the rhubarb stems and water to a boil for 2-3 minutes.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer, add the rhubarb back to the pot and cover with water, this time using about 2x as much water as rhubarb. This time simmer for 10-15 minutes. Then strain again.
For every gallon of rhubarb juice, add the juice from 3-5 lemons (or 3/4-1/2 cup bottled lemon juice) and 3/4 to 1 cup sugar or 1/2 to 3/4 cup raw honey
Mix until sugar or honey is dissolved.
Serving suggestions: Serve over ice or add to mint iced tea for a mint refresher. Recipe for the mint tea, here!
Storing: Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Store in freezer for 12 months or more.

3 Responses

Tara Birch says:

May 6, 2026 at 11:40 am

I think I might try this with lemonade. Thanks for the recipe!!

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Annette Evans says:

May 3, 2026 at 11:56 am

I can’t wait to try this! I have WAY more rhubarb than my family can use, & since I love tart hibiscus tea, I think I will love this too! You are such an inspiration & such a help. Thank you.

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Karla says:

May 2, 2026 at 4:40 pm

Sounds delicious! Always looking for ways to use my rhubarb.

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