Moroccan Mint Tea
Traditional Moroccan Mint Tea made with fresh spearmint leaves, and Gunpowder green tea leaves. It's an integral part of the daily life of Morocco, and it's easy to make at home as well.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon gunpowder green tea leaves
- 1 large handful of fresh spearmint leaves
- 1- liter water about 4.2 cups
- 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Boil the water until it's fully boiling
- Add the gunpowder green tea leaves to the pot. Add 2 dl (1 cup) of boiling water and swirl it until the pot gets warm. Rinse the water and keep the leaves in the pot.
- Pour the rest of your boiling water and let it be for 2-3 minutes.
- Add sugar and fresh spearmint leaves and stir
- Let it steep for 3-5 minutes
- When finished, you can either stir the pot, or do the traditional way of pouring the tea into a cup, and empty the cup back into the pot
- Serve in a Moroccan tea glass or other heat-protected glass
Notes
It's recommended to use a Moroccan teapot, which already has a strainer inside. However, if you don't have one of these, you can use a regular pot with a small strainer.
Moroccan mint tea is quite sweet compared to other types of tea, so if you prefer a less-sweet version, it's recommended to reduce the amount of sugar.
If you want to get a nice foam on top, you should use a traditional teapot from Morocco, and pour the tea into a glass from high above.
Feel free to decorate the glasses with fresh mint or other herbs to add additional flavor and a nicer presentation. Geranium, Sage, and Verbena are some commonly used herbs to add a nice aromatic flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 11gSugar: 11g
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