Original Moroccan Mint Tea
A refreshing and traditional Moroccan tea made with fresh mint, Chinese green tea (Gunpowder tea), and sugar, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and minty freshness.
Equipment
- Moroccan tea pot (or regular teapot)
- Small saucepan (for boiling water)
- Strainer (if necessary)
- Tea glasses or small cups
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Chinese green tea Gunpowder tea
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves around 10-15 leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 4 cups water
- 3-4 tablespoons sugar adjust to taste
Instructions
Boil Water:
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
Rinse the Tea:
- Place the green tea (Gunpowder tea) in a teapot. Pour a small amount of boiling water (about 1/4 cup) over the tea leaves, swirl for a few seconds, and discard this first rinse. This removes impurities and bitterness from the tea.
Brew the Tea:
- Add the fresh mint leaves and sugar to the teapot with the tea leaves. Pour the remaining boiling water over the ingredients.
Steep the Tea:
- Let the tea steep for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Mix and Aerate:
- Traditionally, Moroccan mint tea is aerated by pouring the tea from a height into glasses. Carefully pour the tea from the teapot into a glass, then pour it back into the pot. Repeat this process 2-3 times to mix the tea, dissolve the sugar, and create a frothy top layer.
Serve:
- Pour the tea into small glasses, garnish with additional fresh mint leaves if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Sugar: 7g (from added sugar)
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g