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Moroccan Mint Tea

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 37 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Moroccan , North African , Vegan

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

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  1. Cut off the mint stems, and wash the leaves.
  2. Boil the water.
  3. Place the green tea into a teapot, and pour over 1¼ cups (200ml) boiling water.
  4. Swirl the teapot several times to rinse the tea well and remove excess tannins which make the tea taste bitter.
  5. Leave to infuse for 30 seconds, then strain and discard this first liquid.
  6. Place the mint leaves onto the tea in the pot.
  7. Place the sugar onto the mint leaves.
  8. 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.
  9. To mix, pour some tea into a glass then pour it back into the teapot.
  10. Repeat the operation several times to oxygenate the tea and let it develop its fragrance.
  11. Let steep for 3 minutes.
  12. Stir lightly with a spoon, then serve the mint tea in tea glasses designed to hold hot drinks.
  13. To froth the tea, pour into the glasses from a height.