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Moroccan Mint Tea

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 1 people
Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 teapot
  • 1 spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp loose green tea preferably gunpowder tea
  • 1 large handful of fresh mint leaves spearmint is traditional
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 4 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Boil water and rinse the teapot with a small amount of hot water to warm it up.
  • Add the green tea leaves to the teapot and pour about a cup of boiling water over them. Swirl for a few seconds, then discard the water (this step cleans the tea leaves).
  • Add fresh mint leaves and sugar to the teapot, then pour the remaining boiling water over the mixture.
  • Stir well, and let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes.
  • Traditionally, the tea is poured from a height into small glasses to create a frothy top.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Keyword Moroccan Mint Tea