Classic Moroccan Mint Tea
Experience the enchanting flavors of North Africa with this Classic Moroccan Mint Tea recipe, a timeless blend of refreshing fresh mint, robust gunpowder green tea, and just the right touch of sweetness. Perfectly balanced and aromatic, this traditional tea is a ritual of hospitality and comfort. The process of rinsing the tea leaves and aerating the steeped tea ensures a smooth, bold flavor, while fresh mint adds a delightful burst of freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this caffeine-infused tea is served in small glasses, often poured from a height to create a frothy crown. Ideal for gatherings or moments of relaxation, this authentic Moroccan beverage brings cozy warmth and vibrant culture to your tea ritual.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Loose-leaf Chinese gunpowder green tea
- 20 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 4 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 4 cups Water
Instructions
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or saucepan.
Add 2 teaspoons of gunpowder green tea to a traditional Moroccan teapot or any heatproof teapot.
Pour about 1/2 cup of the boiling water into the teapot to rinse the tea leaves. Swirl gently, then carefully discard this water while keeping the tea leaves in the pot. This step removes bitterness from the tea leaves.
Add 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the teapot and stir gently to dissolve the sugar.
Add the fresh mint leaves (stems included) directly into the teapot on top of the tea leaves.
Fill the teapot with the remaining boiling water to steep all the ingredients together.
Put the teapot over low heat if it is heatproof, or let the tea steep for 5 minutes to develop its flavors.
To mix the tea properly, pour it from the teapot into a cup, then back into the teapot from a height. Repeat this process 2–3 times to aerate the tea.
Taste and adjust the sweetness with more sugar, if desired.
Serve the tea in small Moroccan tea glasses, pouring from a height to create a slight foam on the top. Garnish with additional fresh mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 126 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
