Moroccan Mint Tea 🍵
PHASE I: Overview & Quick Info
A traditional Moroccan tea made with fresh mint and green tea that is sweet, refreshing, and incredibly aromatic. This iconic North African beverage is served throughout the day, from after meals to welcoming guests, and is known for its signature frothy top when poured from a height. Made with just four simple ingredients, this tea is naturally low in caffeine and can be enjoyed hot or cold any time of year.
• Prep: 2 mins | Steep: 5 mins | Total: 7 mins | Servings: 2
• Calories: 35 | Sugar: 8g (adjustable)
Why You'll Love It:
• Ready in 7 minutes
• Naturally refreshing
• Aids digestion
• Low caffeine option
• Beautiful to serve to guests
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PHASE II: Cooking
Ingredients:
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp loose gunpowder green tea (or 2 green tea bags)
• ½ cup fresh mint leaves (spearmint preferred)
• 2 tbsp sugar (or honey to taste)
Instructions:
Step 1: Bring water to a boil in a kettle or pot.
Step 2: In a teapot, combine green tea, fresh mint leaves, and sugar.
Step 3: Pour hot water over the tea and mint.
Step 4: Let steep for 5 minutes.
Step 5: Strain into tea glasses, leaving space for foam.
Step 6: Pour back into the pot and repeat for traditional frothy top.
Step 7: Serve hot.
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PHASE III: Tips & Tools
Variations:
• Iced mint tea: Chill and serve over ice
• Honey mint: Replace sugar with honey
• Lemon mint: Add lemon slices while steeping
• Spiced mint: Add a cinnamon stick
FAQs:
Can I make this caffeine-free?
Use herbal mint tea instead of green tea.
How to make it sweeter?
Add more sugar or honey to taste.
Can I drink it cold?
Yes, refrigerate and serve over ice.
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Conclusion:
This Moroccan Mint Tea brings a taste of North Africa to your kitchen. Sweet, refreshing, and incredibly simple, it's a tea you'll want to make every day.
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