moroccan mint tea
The preparation and serving of tea is considered an art in Morocco. It is generally made by brewing a gunpowder tea mixed with mint (1 teaspoon tea per cup). The offering of a glass of mint tea with mint is a symbol of friendship, welcome and hospitality.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
makes 1 quart
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons moroccan or green tea leaves
- 24 - fresh spearmint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 4 - 5 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
- 1 quart boiling water
How To Make moroccan mint tea
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Step 1Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Add boiling water to a teapot that holds about 4 cups water, and swirl to warm.
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Step 2Discard the water and add the tea, 24 mint leaves, and sugar to the teapot.
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Step 3Pour the quart of boiling water into the teapot and swirl once or twice to dissolve the sugar. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes.
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Step 4Pour the tea through a strainer into small decorative Moroccan glasses or teacups.
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Step 5Garnish each with several fresh mint leaves.
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