Tunisian Mint Tea
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Tunisian Mint Tea
Description
Tunisian Mint Tea starts with a rinsed batch of dried green tea leaves to remove bitterness. The tea leaves are boiled again with sugar and fresh mint leaves to create a fragrant, sweet infusion. Toasted pine nuts are added to each serving glass, providing a mild crunch and nutty flavor contrast to the bright, herbal tea.
The tea is poured from a height into glasses in order to create a frothy head characteristic of this style of tea. The texture is light and slightly sweetened with the refreshing aroma of mint. It offers a distinctive flavor profile balancing green tea bitterness, mint's coolness, and the sweetness level adjusted to preference.
This tea can be served freshly made and hot or chilled after refrigeration for about two hours to enjoy as iced tea. It is recommended to consume it the same day for best flavor. Alternative black tea can be used in the same ratio if desired, presenting a deeper color and flavor.
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 3 tablespoon dried green tea leaves (use more or less depending on how dark you prefer your tea)
- 4 tablespoon sugar (use more or less, depending on how sweet you like your tea)
- mint reserve a few mint leaves to use as garnish when serving-optional, fresh sprigs, a handful
- pine nuts a handful, to serve
Instructions
- Boil water in a small pot or a heatproof kettle. Using a cup from the boiled water, sieve the green tea leaves and then discard the water. This helps clean the leaves as well as get rid of the strong green tea flavor.
- Add the sieved tea leaves to your pot or a heat-proof kettle, the sugar, and the mint leaves. Stir to combine and allow this to come to a boil. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add a teaspoon of toasted pine nuts to each glass. Serve the tea immediately in the glasses by pouring it from a height to create a frothy head on top. Garnish with the reserved mint leaves (optional) and enjoy!
Notes
- Loose-leaf black tea can substitute green tea in the same quantity for a different but traditional flavor.
- To enjoy chilled, refrigerate the tea for two hours and serve over ice.
- Consume the tea fresh on the same day for optimal taste; it is not recommended for storage overnight.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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