Fruit Blast Sage Iced Tea

This tea has an intense fruity flavor with just a hint of herbally sage. Great with a piece of lemon added.

Place water , rhubarb and cherries in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Cover pan , reduce heat , and simer 30 minutes.

Strain mixture through a sieve , pressing fruit.

Discard pressed fruit pulp.

Return strained mixture to the saucepan and heat until it just starts to boil.

Add tea bags , fresh sage , and balsamic vinegar.

Allow to steep away from heat , covered , for 6-8 minutes.

Strain mixture , removing sage and tea bags.

When slightly cool , place 5 cups cold water ito a pitcher and add tea.

Stir in 1 / 2 cup honey , until honey dissolves.

Serve tea on ice , garnished with a lemon slice , if desired.

water, rhubarb, tart cherries, fresh sage leaf, tea bags, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon slice