moroccan mint tea
(2 ratings)
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.
(2 ratings)
yield
serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For moroccan mint tea
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4 tspmoroccan or green tea leaves
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24fresh spearmint leaves, plus more for garnish
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4 - 5 Tbspsugar, or to taste
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1 qtboiling water
How To Make moroccan mint tea
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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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2Discard the water and add the tea, 24 mint leaves, and sugar to the teapot.
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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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4Pour the tea through a strainer into small decorative Moroccan glasses or teacups.
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5Garnish each with several fresh mint leaves.
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