Moroccan Mint Tea
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
37 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Moroccan, North African, Vegan
Moroccan Mint Tea
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A traditional drink in the Maghreb and Middle East, mint tea (thé à la menthe or atāy) is made from green tea infused with mint, and is very sweet.
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Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons green tea
- 1 bunch spearmint , fresh
- 6 cups boiling water , for the mint tea
- 1¼ cup boiling water , for rinsing the green tea
- 2 oz sugar cubes
Instructions
- Cut off the mint stems, and wash the leaves.
- Boil the water.
- Place the green tea into a teapot, and pour over 1¼ cups (200ml) boiling water.
- Swirl the teapot several times to rinse the tea well and remove excess tannins which make the tea taste bitter.
- Leave to infuse for 30 seconds, then strain and discard this first liquid.
- Place the mint leaves onto the tea in the pot.
- Place the sugar onto the mint leaves.
- Pour 6 cups (1,5 liters) of simmering water into the teapot, and place it for 1 minute on a low heat, during which time the water should not be allowed to boil.
- To mix, pour some tea into a glass then pour it back into the teapot.
- Repeat the operation several times to oxygenate the tea and let it develop its fragrance.
- Let steep for 3 minutes.
- Stir lightly with a spoon, then serve the mint tea in tea glasses designed to hold hot drinks.
- To froth the tea, pour into the glasses from a height.
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