Fruit Blast Sage Iced Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Place water, rhubarb and cherries in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Cover pan, reduce heat, and simer 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Strain mixture through a sieve, pressing fruit (fruit should be cooked to a pulp).
4. 4
   Discard pressed fruit pulp.
5. 5
   Return strained mixture to the saucepan and heat until it just starts to boil.
6. 6
   Add tea bags, fresh sage, and balsamic vinegar.
7. 7
   Allow to steep away from heat, covered, for 6-8 minutes.
8. 8
   Strain mixture, removing sage and tea bags.
9. 9
   When slightly cool, place 5 cups cold water ito a pitcher and add tea.
10. 10
    Stir in 1/2 cup honey (more or less, to taste), until honey dissolves.
11. 11
    Serve tea on ice, garnished with a lemon slice, if desired.