Moroccan Mint Tea
Moroccan Mint Tea is a symbol of hospitality and a refreshing way to enjoy a sweet, aromatic drink. It’s perfect for cooling off on a warm day or enjoying with friends and family!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon loose green tea preferably Chinese gunpowder green tea
- 1-2 sprigs of fresh mint about 20-25 leaves
- 3-4 cups boiling water
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar or to taste
- Optional: 1-2 cardamom pods for extra flavor
Instructions
- Rinse the Tea:
- In a teapot, add the loose green tea leaves. Pour in about a cup of boiling water over the tea leaves and swirl it around for a few seconds. This helps to rinse the tea and remove any bitterness.
- Discard this water.
- Brew the Tea:
- Add about 3 cups of boiling water to the tea leaves in the teapot. Let it steep for 5 minutes to brew the tea.
- Add the Mint and Sugar:
- While the tea is brewing, rinse the fresh mint sprigs under cold water.
- Once the tea has steeped, add the fresh mint leaves and sugar to the teapot. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
- Steep and Mix:
- Allow the tea to steep for another 5-10 minutes. The longer it steeps, the more aromatic the mint will become.
- If you like a stronger mint flavor, you can crush the mint slightly with a spoon or muddler.
- Serve:
- To serve traditionally, pour the tea from a height into small glasses. This helps to aerate the tea and create a frothy top.
- If you prefer, you can strain the tea before serving to remove the mint leaves and tea leaves.
- Optional Flavoring:
- If you like extra flavor, you can add a couple of lightly crushed cardamom pods to the tea while it’s brewing.
Notes
Sweetness: Moroccan mint tea is traditionally served very sweet, but you can adjust the sugar to your liking. For a less sweet version, start with 1 tablespoon of sugar and adjust from there.
Serving: Moroccan mint tea is typically served in small glasses, often accompanied by Moroccan pastries or sweets.
Serving: Moroccan mint tea is typically served in small glasses, often accompanied by Moroccan pastries or sweets.
